A case with recurrent calf pain and swelling: recurrent spontaneous calf haematoma.

Akar S., Manisali M., Birlik M., Onen F., Akkoc N.

Rheumatology international, cilt.21, sa.6, ss.247-9, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 21 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2002
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00296-001-0172-9
  • Dergi Adı: Rheumatology international
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.247-9
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: leg, haematoma, differential diagnosis, bed rest
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The differential diagnosis of unilateral calf swelling and pain includes deep venous thrombosis, haematoma, ruptured popliteal cyst, infection, lymph oedema, and sarcoma. It is important to distinguish between these entities, as the treatment of each is different. We present a case of recurrent calf swelling due to spontaneous calf haematoma diagnosed with ultrasound and MRI and subsequently treated conservatively.