Abstract
A case of rectus sheath haematoma and essential thrombocytosis during anticoagulation treatment is described. The difficulties encountered in reaching a clinical, differential diagnosis between rectus sheath haematoma and other abdominal acute conditions are stressed. Computed tomography may prevent inappropriate surgical treatment and its role is emphasized.
MeSH terms
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Abdomen, Acute / diagnosis
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Fibrinolytic Agents / adverse effects
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Follow-Up Studies
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Hematoma* / chemically induced
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Hematoma* / diagnosis
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Hematoma* / diagnostic imaging
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Humans
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Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / adverse effects
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Radiography, Abdominal
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Rectus Abdominis* / diagnostic imaging
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Thrombocytosis
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Ticlopidine / adverse effects
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Time Factors
Substances
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Fibrinolytic Agents
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Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
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Ticlopidine