Extravasation of intravenous contrast agents in the hand and forearm during computed tomography scanning is rising with the use of automated pressure injectors. The main concern in such a situation is progression to acute compartment syndrome and necrosis of the overlying skin. Management has been mainly nonsurgical comprising upper limb elevation and orthosis, with surgical techniques such as liposuction and saline evacuation mainly used for large volume (>50 mL) extravasations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Hemophilic cysts and pseudotumors (HCPTs) of the hand are rare and are secondary to bleeding disorders such as hemophilia A and B. This is a report of our experience in the management of this rare condition.
Patients And Methods: Seven male patients with hemophilia A presenting with progressive swelling of the hand were treated between 2004 and 2013 at a tertiary referral hospital.