Case of the month June 2009: Thrombosis of the muscular branches

Distal gastrocnemius muscle avulsion with a large hematoma and a gastrocnemius vein thrombosis with extension to the popliteal vein

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Clinical information

Painful swelling

Ultrasound Images & Clips

Distal gastrocnemius muscle avulsion with a large hematoma and a gastrocnemius vein thrombosis with extension to the popliteal vein

Distal gastrocnemius muscle avulsion longitudinal

Distal gastrocnemius muscle avulsion transverse

Distal gastrocnemius muscle avulsion with a large hematoma

Large hematoma

Gastrocnemius vein thrombosis

Gastrocnemius vein thrombosis longitudinal

Gastrocnemius vein thrombosis transverse

Gastrocnemius vein thrombosis with extension to the popliteal vein

Thromus filled vein longitudinal

Extension to the popliteal vein transverse

Extension to the popliteal vein longitudinal

Details

Sex: Male
Age: 50
Body part: Lower leg

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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