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Case Reports
. 2008 May;26(4):522.e1-2.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2007.09.005.

Life-threatening subcutaneous hematoma

Bruce M Lo  1 , Kirsten N Pennell, Rebecca M Lipscomb
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Case Reports

Life-threatening subcutaneous hematoma

Bruce M Lo et al. Am J Emerg Med. 2008 May.

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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