Atraumatic psoas hematoma
Presentation
Chronic use of acetylsalicylic. No trauma history.
Patient Data
Age: 81
Gender: Male
From the case:
Atraumatic psoas hematoma
CT
CT Abdomen
Axial non-contrast
Hyperattenuating lesion extending the left psoas muscle, consistent with hematoma.
From the case:
Atraumatic psoas hematoma
CT
CT Abdomen (1 month later)
Axial non-contrast
About a month later persists heterogeneous and encapsulated collection inside the left psoas muscle. Patient presents infectious set.
From the case:
Atraumatic psoas hematoma
CT
CT Abdomen - Post percutaneous abscess drainage
non-contrast
After case discussion with infectology staff we chosen to drain the collection percutaneously. Procedure performed with ultrasound guidance and patient in the left lateral position, given his inability to stay in ventral recumbency.