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intramural hematoma

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intramural hematoma
n.
A hematoma in the wall of a structure, such as the bowel or bladder, usually resulting from trauma.


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The key CT findings in mesenteric ischemia are summarized in Table 3 and include mesenteric fat stranding, mesenteric fluid, ascites, submucosal edema with low attenuation in the bowel wall, and increased attenuation due to hyperemia, intramural hematoma, or hemorrhagic infarction.
The patient led a complicated course with hemorrhage from the intramural hematoma into the peritoneal cavity but was ultimately discharged in stable condition off warfarin.
 
 
 
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