Intramural hematoma of the duodenum following acute pancreatitis. X-ray computed tomographic aspect of a case
Merabet, S.E.; Mouffok, M.H.; Dion-Voirin, E.
Journal de Radiologie 74(8-9): 435-437
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0221-0363 PMID: 8410778 Document Number: 414007
Intramural hematomas of the duodenum in adults most often have a traumatic cause, but they may also be a complication of acute alcoholic pancreatitis. The diagnosis is based on the CT appearance. Treatment is usually medical. Surgery is necessary in case of recurrence or of a major hemorrhagic syndrome.