Author/Authors :
Narcı, Hüseyin Baskent University - Emergency Department, Turkey , Türk, Emin Başkent University - Emergency Department, Turkey , Uğur, Murat Baskent University - Department of Emergency, Turkey , Karagülle, Erdal Başkent University - General Deparment, Turkey
Abstract :
Abdominal sheat hematoma is a rare cause of acute abdominal disorders and may be misdiagnosed from other causes of abdominal pain. Early diagnosis is mandatory in order to avoid morbidity or unnecessary surgery. We describe a case of an 55-year-old men receiving anticoagulants who presented with typical clinical manifestations of acute surgical abdomen. A computed tomography scans demonstrated a right rectus sheath hematoma. The patient was treated conservatively with success. It is important to recognize this entity of rectus sheath hematoma among patients complaining of acute abdominal pain.
