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Emergency ultrasound diagnosis of a ruptured angiomyolipoma causing acute anemia

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: A 32-year-old female presented with acute, asymptomatic anemia. While vital signs and physical examination were stable and non-diagnostic, utilizing goal-directed bedside ultrasound, a perinephric hematoma consistent with a ruptured angiomyolipoma was discovered as the cause of the patient’s condition.

Source: The Ultrasound Journal

DOI: 10.1007/s13089-010-0022-7

Authors: Darrell Sutijono, Caroline Pace, Christopher L. Moore

Institution: Yale University

Language: English

Topic: Ultrasound in Clinical Applications

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,590