MR imaging of myocardial haematoma after blunt chest injury.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Myocardial contusion after a chest trauma is a frequently under-diagnosed injury. We report two cases of myocardial contusion in which MR imaging, thanks to its contrast capability, was able to assess the presence of a haematoma and in one case to demonstrate the recovery of the lesion.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Injuries
- Hematoma
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Thoracic Injuries
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating