Upper Extremity Hematoma: An Atypical Case of Compartment Syndrome

被引：0
作者：
Cowell, Nicholas [1 ]
Kalnow, Andrew [1 ,2 ]
机构：
[1] OhioHlth Doctors Hosp, Emergency Med, Columbus, OH 43228 USA
[2] Ohio Univ, Heritage Coll Osteopath Med, Emergency Med, Athens, OH 45701 USA
来源：
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE | 2021年 / 13卷 / 01期
关键词：
compartment syndrome; atypical presentation; emergency medicine;
D O I：
10.7759/cureus.12453
中图分类号：
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要：
Compartment syndrome is a potentially life- or limb-threatening condition that carries high morbidity if not promptly diagnosed and treated. This case is an atypical presentation demonstrating why a high index of suspicion, prompt surgical consultation, and intervention is required if compartment syndrome is suspected.
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