Chronic expanding hematoma

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1987 Mar;79(3):465-7. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198703000-00030.

Abstract

Two cases of chronic expanding hematoma are presented. Although the location and presentation vary, chronic expanding hematoma has a distinct histopathologic pattern. A diagnosis of neoplasm is suggested by its slow growth pattern. The criteria for their formation are incompletely understood, and in one case, a hematoma occurred despite apparent adequate drainage. Computed tomography is helpful in distinguishing chronic expanding hematoma from other soft-tissue masses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Back / blood supply
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Drainage
  • Hematoma / etiology
  • Hematoma / pathology*
  • Hematoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Leg / blood supply
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sarcoma / pathology
  • Surgical Flaps / adverse effects