Spontaneous pelvic hematoma simulating neoplasm: Case report and literature review

Citation
Sh. Chia et Mh. Torosian, Spontaneous pelvic hematoma simulating neoplasm: Case report and literature review, ONCOL REP, 6(1), 1999, pp. 189-191
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Oncology
Journal title
ONCOLOGY REPORTS
ISSN journal
1021335X → ACNP
Volume
6
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
189 - 191
Database
ISI
SICI code
1021-335X(199901/02)6:1<189:SPHSNC>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Spontaneous hematomas are rare and can present with acute or chronic sympto ms. Our patient presented with deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremity associated with a spontaneous pelvic hematoma. This lesion was radiological ly and clinically indistinguishable from a soft-tissue neoplasm. The case o f a spontaneous pelvic neoplasm in an otherwise healthy young man is presen ted and the literature reviewed regarding issues of differential diagnosis and clinical management.