A Case of Spontaneous Multiple Abdominal Wall Hematomas in a COVID-19 Patient

Despite being relatively uncommon, abdominal wall hematomas can occur due to blunt trauma, post-percutaneous procedures, anticoagulation, and even spontaneous bleeding. It can present with varying symptoms from acute abdominal pain to life-threatening bleeding causing hypovolemia and shock. With the...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 14; no. 9
Main Authors Alzoubi, Mohammad N, Salameh, Ikram, Shahait, Awni D, Al-zyoud, Asma, Raza, Soulat
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Palo Alto (CA) Cureus 27.09.2022
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General Surgery
Infectious Disease
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Summary:Despite being relatively uncommon, abdominal wall hematomas can occur due to blunt trauma, post-percutaneous procedures, anticoagulation, and even spontaneous bleeding. It can present with varying symptoms from acute abdominal pain to life-threatening bleeding causing hypovolemia and shock. With the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, affected patients developed coagulopathy putting patients at risk of venous thromboembolism or excessive bleeding. Herein, we report a case of spontaneous multiple abdominal wall hematomas in a patient after a COVID-19 infection, which was managed conservatively.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.29647