Retroperitoneal hemorrhage

Updated on Oct 07, 2024

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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:

anticoagulation

a ruptured aortic aneurysm

a ruptured renal aneurysm

acute pancreatitis

malignancy

Iatrogenic (e.g. when cannulating the common femoral artery for cardiac catheterization)

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