Presentation
Focal swelling, ecchymosis, and tenderness in RUQ, history of warfarin use
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Abdominal wall haematoma with active bleeding
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A large haematoma with a fluid-fluid level and another smaller similar one are visible in the right anterolateral abdominal wall. At least four foci of active bleeding are visible within the larger haematoma, which increases in size on delayed images.
From the case:
Abdominal wall haematoma with active bleeding
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The red arrows depict the foci of the active bleeding.
Case Discussion
A fluid-fluid level within haematoma on a non-contrast CT scan could be a clue to the presence of active bleeding.