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Rectus sheath hematoma

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Presents with abdominal pain, but no history of trauma. Her physical examination was non-specific with some right sided abdominal tenderness.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
ct

Rectus sheath is expanded with heterogeneous hematoma. 

Case Discussion

Spontaneous rectus sheath hematoma with no predisposing factors and no medication use.

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