[Ultrasonic and x-ray computed tomographic diagnosis of isolated traumatic hematomas of the adrenal glands in children. Apropos of 2 cases]

Pediatrie. 1987;42(3):175-80.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A Hematoma of the right adrenal gland was found by computed tomography and ultrasonography in two 4 year-old boys following a mild traumatism. Such traumatic adrenal hematomas appear to be very rare in children. Their pathogenicity is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / diagnosis
  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / etiology*
  • Adrenal Glands / injuries
  • Child, Preschool
  • Hematoma / diagnosis
  • Hematoma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Ultrasonography*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*