Gray scale ultrasound: evaluation of iliopsoas hematomas in hemophiliacs

Gray scale ultrasound: evaluation of iliopsoas hematomas in hemophiliacs

Because of its insidious nature, intramuscular bleeding, in contrast to hemarthrosis, is missed or belatedly recognized in hemophiliacs. Sixteen patients with suspected iliopsoas bleeding were studied by gray scale ultrasonography. In 12 patients it was possible to confirm the diagnosis of iliopsoas...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of roentgenology (1976) 1979-07, Vol.133 (1), p.103-105
Hauptverfasser: Kumari, S, Fulco, JD, Karayalcin, G, Lipton, R
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adolescent
Adult
Child
Hematoma - diagnosis
Hematoma - etiology
Hemophilia A - complications
Humans
Male
Muscular Diseases - diagnosis
Muscular Diseases - etiology
Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:Because of its insidious nature, intramuscular bleeding, in contrast to hemarthrosis, is missed or belatedly recognized in hemophiliacs. Sixteen patients with suspected iliopsoas bleeding were studied by gray scale ultrasonography. In 12 patients it was possible to confirm the diagnosis of iliopsoas hematoma because of enlargement and rounding of the psoas muscle.
ISSN:0361-803X
1546-3141
DOI:10.2214/ajr.133.1.103