Retroperitoneal hemorrhage

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Retroperitoneal hemorrhage
Classification and external resources

Transverse section, showing the relations of the capsule of the kidney. (Peritoneum is labeled at center right. Retroperitoneal space is behind peritoneum.)
ICD-10 R58, R93.5
ICD-9 793.6459.0
DiseasesDB 11455

Retroperitoneal hemorrhage (or retroperitoneal hematoma) refers to an accumulation of blood found in the retroperitoneal space.

It can present with Grey Turner's sign (flank bruising).

Causes include:

References

  1. ↑ John P. McGahan; Barry B. Goldberg (January 2008). Diagnostic ultrasound. Informa Health Care. pp. 772–. ISBN 978-1-4200-6978-5. Retrieved 20 April 2010. 
  2. ↑ Case Rep Vasc Med. 2013;2013:452317 http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/452317
  3. ↑ Marilyn J. Siegel (1 November 2007). Pediatric Body CT. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. pp. 353–. ISBN 978-0-7817-7540-3. Retrieved 20 April 2010. 
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