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internal hemorrhage

hemorrhage within tissues, organs, or in cavities of the body including the head, chest, & abdomen Etiology: - blunt injury or trauma - coagulation disorder, including anticoagulation - platelet disorder, including antiplatelet agents Management: - see hemorrhage

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abruptio placentae adrenal hemorrhage apoplexy arterial dissection Duret hemorrhage gastrointestinal hemorrhage hemarthrosis hematoma hemopericardium hemoperitoneum hemothorax intracranial hemorrhage liver hemorrhage ovarian hemorrhage pregnancy-associated hemorrhage; obstetrical hemorrhage pulmonary hemorrhage retinal hemorrhage (RHe) retroperitoneal hemorrhage; retroperitoneal hematoma ruptured spleen

General

hemorrhage (bleeding)

References

  1. Wedro B Internal Bleeding http://www.medicinenet.com/internal_bleeding/article.htm
  2. Wikipedia: Internal Bleeding http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_bleeding
  3. WebMD: Internal Bleeding Due to Trauma Internal Bleeding Due to Trauma http://www.webmd.com/first-aid/internal-bleeding-causes-signs