Atraumatic gluteal compartment syndrome.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of atraumatic gluteal compartment syndrome complicated by sciatic nerve palsy and acute rhabdomyolysis is presented. A presumed diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis led to a delay in diagnosis. Gluteal compartment syndrome should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the swollen leg.
Medical subject headings
- Compartment Syndromes