Point-of-care Ultrasound Helps Differentiate the Causes of Unilateral Lower Limb Swelling with Rapid Progression: A Case Report with Literature Review
Journal
Journal of medical ultrasound
Journal Volume
30
Journal Issue
4
Pages
291
Date Issued
2022
Author(s)
Abstract
Unilateral lower limb swelling is a common complaint among emergency department (ED) patients. However, an isolated intramuscular hematoma is an uncommon cause of lower limb swelling. We present a case of left thigh swelling after a traffic accident in which an intramuscular hematoma was diagnosed using point-of-care ultrasound. A literature review was also conducted.
Subjects
Intramuscular hematoma; trauma; ultrasound
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Publisher
WOLTERS KLUWER MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS
Type
journal article