A Rare Case: Spontaneous Bilateral Rectus Sheath Hematoma in A Patient with Dengue Fever

Abstract

Bilateral rectus sheath hematoma secondary to Dengue fever is very rare. Mainstay of treatment is conservative. Surgical intervention is reserved for those who have expanding hematomas, infected hematomas, persistent pain, hemodynamic instability, etc. We present a rare case of spontaneous bilateral rectus sheath hematoma in a patient with dengue fever. Patient was initially managed conservatively, and later drainage of bilateral rectus sheath hematoma was performed.

Keywords

• dengue fever, hematoma, rectus sheath.