Rectus sheath hematoma secondary to acute exacerbation of COPD: A case report

Abstract

Abstract Rectus sheath hematoma, a rare condition, develops due to rupture of epigastric arteries or the rectus abdominis muscle. This case report conveys that such condition can occur due to violent coughing spells, and this should not be missed when a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents with abdominal pain.

Keywords

• acute exacerbation
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• cough
• hematoma
• rectus sheath