Description
A collection of blood in the soft tissues, outside of the blood vessels, generally the result of bleeding from trauma. Similar (or identical) to a large bruise.
Symptoms
Mass in the soft tissue that feels like fluid, pain, swelling, bruising.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC)
Other Specific Tests: Clotting studies
Specialists:
General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC)
Other Specific Tests: Clotting studies
Specialists:
General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice
Treatment
Treatment includes: warm compresses, elevation, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications/NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin or Advil, naproxen/Naprosyn), pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and needle aspiration if resolution doesn't occur.