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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Haemoabdomen is defined by a fluid with a haematocrit greater than 10-15%. The cause may be iatrogenic, traumatic or toxic. The most common cause of spontaneous haemoabdomen is a bleeding neoplasm such as haemangiosarcoma or hepatocellular carcinoma. | Haemoabdomen is defined by a fluid with a haematocrit greater than 10-15%. The cause may be iatrogenic, traumatic or toxic. The most common cause of spontaneous haemoabdomen is a bleeding neoplasm such as haemangiosarcoma or hepatocellular carcinoma. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) '''Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''. | *Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) '''Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''. | ||
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Revision as of 14:51, 24 May 2011
Description
Haemoabdomen is defined by a fluid with a haematocrit greater than 10-15%. The cause may be iatrogenic, traumatic or toxic. The most common cause of spontaneous haemoabdomen is a bleeding neoplasm such as haemangiosarcoma or hepatocellular carcinoma.
References
- Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition) Mosby Elsevier.
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