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Spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma: a case report

Authors: Takuma Kurotaki, Naoya Okada, Yasuo Sakurai, Takumi Yamabuki, Minoru Takada, Kentaro Kato, Takeshi Yokoyama, Yoshiyasu Ambo, Yoshihiro Kinoshita, Fumitaka Nakamura, Nobuichi Kashimura

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2023

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Abstract

Background

Spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma is defined as bleeding in the retroperitoneal space without any triggers such as trauma, invasive procedures, and abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Case presentation

A 48-year-old Japanese man who experienced sudden abdominal pain, severe hypotension, and decreased hemoglobin was diagnosed with spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed massive left retroperitoneal hematoma; however, neither extravasation nor causative aneurysm was noted. Through conservative management with close monitoring, he was treated and discharged on the tenth hospital day without any morbidity.

Conclusions

Spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma treatment comprises conservative management, transcatheter arterial embolization, and surgical intervention. The mortality rate of spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma is so high that the optimal treatment timing needs to be carefully judged on the basis of detailed evaluation, and management algorithm with clear criteria.
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Metadata
Title
Spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma: a case report
Authors
Takuma Kurotaki
Naoya Okada
Yasuo Sakurai
Takumi Yamabuki
Minoru Takada
Kentaro Kato
Takeshi Yokoyama
Yoshiyasu Ambo
Yoshihiro Kinoshita
Fumitaka Nakamura
Nobuichi Kashimura
Publication date
01-12-2023
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-03794-4

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