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CT diagnosis of concurrent hematomas of the psoas muscle and rectus sheath: Case reports and review of anatomy, pathogenesis, and imaging

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0899-7071(93)90007-A
CT diagnosis of concurrent hematomas of the psoas muscle and rectus sheath: Case reports and review of anatomy, pathogenesis, and imaging
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      Abstract

      Two cases are presented in which psoas muscle and rectus sheath hematomas occurred concurrently. The case presentations are followed by a review of anatomy, pathogenesis, and imaging modalities involved in the cause and diagnosis of such hematomas.

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