Intramural hematoma of the esophagus caused by minor head injury 6 hours previously

Gastrointest Radiol. 1991 Fall;16(4):283-5. doi: 10.1007/BF01887368.

Abstract

The diagnosis of extensive intramural hematoma of the esophagus due to a bicycle trauma was considerably delayed because symptoms did not develop until 6 h after the accident. This report underscores the importance of a barium meal and computed tomographic (CT) scan in cases of unexplained chest pain, even after minor trauma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Barium Sulfate
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / complications*
  • Esophageal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Diseases / etiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Hematoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Barium Sulfate