Exercise-Induced Bilateral Rectus Sheath Hematomas Presenting As Acute Abdominal Pain with Scrotal Swelling and Pressure: Case Report and Review

Abstract Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is an uncommon but significant cause of acute abdominal pain in patients presenting to the Emergency Department. RSHs are often misdiagnosed as other more common causes of abdominal pain. This case describes a 23-year-old male presenting with acute abdominal pai...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of emergency medicine 2010-04, Vol.38 (3), p.e9-e12
Hauptverfasser: Auten, Jonathan D., DO, Schofer, Joel M., MD, Banks, Steven L., DO, Rooney, Timothy B., MD
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is an uncommon but significant cause of acute abdominal pain in patients presenting to the Emergency Department. RSHs are often misdiagnosed as other more common causes of abdominal pain. This case describes a 23-year-old male presenting with acute abdominal pain, scrotal swelling, and associated scrotal pressure. The case highlights the uniqueness of this particular presentation and the clinical features, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of RSH.
ISSN:0736-4679
2352-5029
DOI:10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.06.027