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

Authors :
Jonathan D. Auten
Timothy B. Rooney
Joel M. Schofer
Steven L. Banks
Source :
The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 38:e9-e12
Publication Year :
2010
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2010.

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.

Details

ISSN :
07364679
Volume :
38
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Journal of Emergency Medicine
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....8ddb496dc67117bbcad2f67478445d60
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.06.027