Spontaneous intramural duodenal haematoma with transient biliary obstruction and
acute cholecystitis.
Basir N, Chong V H.
Singapore Med J 2010; 51(12): e198-e200.
Intramural duodenal haematoma (IDH) is uncommon and usually presents with upper
gastrointestinal bleeding. Trauma, anticoagulant therapy, blood coagulation
disorders and endoscopic interventions have been reported to cause IDH. IDH
secondary to antiplatelet therapy has not been previously reported in the
literature. We report IDH secondary to aspirin therapy that was associated with
transient obstructive jaundice and acute cholecystitis in a 47-year-old woman.
The patient was successfully managed with conservative management.
Correspondence:
Chong VH. Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Raja
Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan BA 1710, Brunei
Darussalam.
chongvuih@yahoo.co.uk