Late diagnosis of a lateral abdominal wall hematoma presenting with nonspecific findings: Report of a case

Ilkgül Ö., Özden S., Özsoy Y., YOLERİ L., Erhan Y., AYDEDE H.

Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi, vol.13, no.4, pp.316-318, 2007 (Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Journal Name: Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.316-318
  • Keywords: Anemia, Lateral abdominal wall hematoma, Pleural effusion, Weight loss
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We report a case with a late diagnosis of posttraumatic lateral abdominal wall hematoma. The patient was admitted with a giant hematoma presenting with pleural effusion, anemia and weight loss on postoperative 30th day after a blunt trauma. Computerized tomography analysis revealed a hematoma extending from axilla to the gluteus. Fine-needle aspiration revealed an exudative fluid and five l i t e rs of fluid collection was drained. Misdiagnosed lateral abdominal wall hematomas can be diagnosed with nonspecific findings as in this case.