Spontaneous calf haematoma: case report
Spontaneous calf haematoma is a rare condition and few case reports have been published in the English literature. Common conditions like deep vein thrombosis and traumatic gastrocnemius muscle tear need to be considered when a patient presents with unilateral calf swelling and tenderness. Ultrasoun...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Malaysian Medical Association
2014
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/56872/1/Spontaneous%20calf%20haematoma%20case%20report.pdf |
| Summary: | Spontaneous calf haematoma is a rare condition and few case reports have been published in the English literature. Common conditions like deep vein thrombosis and traumatic gastrocnemius muscle tear need to be considered when a patient presents with unilateral calf swelling and tenderness. Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging are essential for confirmation of diagnosis. The purpose of this paper is to report on a rare case of spontaneous calf hematoma and its diagnosis and management. |
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