Point-of-care Ultrasound Helps Differentiate the Causes of Unilateral Lower Limb Swelling with Rapid Progression: A Case Report with Literature Review

Huang, Chun-YenChun-YenHuangSun, Jen-TangJen-TangSunCHENG-YI WUWAN-CHING LIEN2023-05-182023-05-1820220929-6441https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/631157Unilateral 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.enIntramuscular hematoma; trauma; ultrasound[SDGs]SDG3Point-of-care Ultrasound Helps Differentiate the Causes of Unilateral Lower Limb Swelling with Rapid Progression: A Case Report with Literature Reviewjournal article10.4103/jmu.jmu_136_21368447652-s2.0-85149911225WOS:000925819900010https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85149911225