Life-threatening subcutaneous hematoma |
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Authors: | Lo Bruce M Pennell Kirsten N Lipscomb Rebecca M |
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Institution: | Department of Emergency Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA. brucelo1@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: | Neurofibromatosis is rare genetic disorder that predisposes patients to tumor formation. Although the clinical manifestations are variable, vascular malformations are known to occur. We report a case of life-threatening massive subcutaneous hemorrhage after minor trauma in a patient with neurofibromatosis. Physicians need to be aware that bleeding from vascular malformations, even in the subcutaneous space, may be life threatening. |
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