A case of polycythaemia vera presenting with intramuscular chest wall haematoma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 40 year old male, previously well, presented with a posterior chest wall haematoma. Computerized tomography and ultrasound showed this to be intramuscular. Haematological indices were consistent with a diagnosis of polycythaemia vera. The haematoma and indices responded to hydroxyurea and venesection. This rare presentation of polycythaemia vera in a young person is described and the haemorrhagic complications of polycythaemia vera discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Hematoma
- Muscular Diseases
- Polycythemia Vera