Spontaneous rectus sheath hematoma: a case report

Acta Chir Belg. 2008 May-Jun;108(3):339-40. doi: 10.1080/00015458.2008.11680233.

Abstract

Spontaneous rectus sheath hematoma is an uncommon condition which usually presents as acute abdomen, mimicking other abdominal disorders. Management must be initially conservative, but surgery is indicated in progressive hematomas. We present a case report of rectus sheath hematoma conservatively managed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hematoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hematoma / etiology
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscular Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Muscular Diseases / etiology
  • Rectus Abdominis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography