Ultrasound Case: Muscle with a Hematoma

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Ultrasound Case Muscle with a Hematoma

• Diagnosis Muscle Rupture involving the
  Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles with a Hematoma.
• History Patient with painful mass in the leg.
• Findings Long axis view of a hematoma (H)
  situated between the medial head of the
  gastocnemius (MHG) and the soleus muscles.
• Treatment Aspiration of the hematoma.

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Ultrasound Case Muscle with a Hematoma

• Diagnosis Muscle Rupture involving the
  Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles with a Hematoma.
• History Patient with painful mass in the leg.
• Findings Transverse view of a hematoma (H)
  situated between the medial head of the
  gastocnemius (MHG) and the soleus muscles.
• Treatment Aspiration of the hematoma.

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Ultrasound Case Muscle with a Hematoma

• Diagnosis Muscle Rupture involving the
  Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles with a Hematoma.
• History Patient with painful mass in the leg.
• Findings Needle within the hematoma during
  ultrasound guided decompression. Ultrasound
  allows continuous real-time monitoring.
• Treatment Aspiration of the hematoma.

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