title: Spontaneous haematoma of the oesophagus.
abstract: Haematoma of the oesophagus is a rare occurrence and is usually in response to trauma, retching or vomiting. We report a case of spontaneous haematoma of the oesophagus that presented with only bruising over the chest. It resolved completely with conservative management. We review the literature, common causes, the differential diagnosis and the management of oesophageal haematoma.
authors.affiliation: Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK. iramn@liverpool.ac.uk
authors.forename: Ian R
authors.initials: IR
authors.lastname: Ramnarine
authors.forename: James A C
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Thorpe
mesh_terms: D003288:Contusions / Q000209:etiology; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed