title: Spontaneous intramural esophageal hematoma.
abstract: Spontaneous intramural esophageal hematoma is a rare cause of chest pain. Erroneous diagnosis may cause inappropriate management and disaster. We describe one case of spontaneous intramural hematoma that was successfully managed by conservative treatment. Endoscopic and radiographic images are reviewed. The benefit of endoscopic ultrasound is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic Surgery and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Ming Shian
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Lu
authors.forename: Yun Hen
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Hui Ping
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Yi Cheng
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: YinYi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.forename: Jaw Ji
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Chu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000175:diagnosis; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000175:diagnosis; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D003287:Contrast Media; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D019160:Endosonography; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014456:Ulcer / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate