Unsuspected mediastinal hematoma diagnosed by computed tomography

Allan D. Siefkin, Peter Igarashi, Roblee Allen, John Livoni

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Abstract

A hemophiliac (factor VIII deficiency) was admitted with falling hematocrit after upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Computed tomography diagnosed a previously unsuspected large mediastinal hematoma. The use of CT in evaluating occult bleeding is discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)211-214
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Computed Tomography
Volume8
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1984

Keywords

  • Computed tomography
  • Hemophilia
  • Mediastinal hematoma
  • Mediastinum

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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