Spontaneous lateral abdominal wall hematoma complicating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation.
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چکیده
Lateral abdominal wall hematoma is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. We report a case of a spontaneous lateral abdominal wall hematoma that developed in a patient with severe cough caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation. The hematoma resolved with conservative management.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Le Journal medical libanais. The Lebanese medical journal
دوره 59 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011