Spontaneous rectus sheath haematoma on warfarin

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Teaching point

A patient on warfarin with abdominal pain and CT findings should raise suspicion for a spontaneous rectus sheath haematoma, a classic anticoagulation complication. A palpable mass that persists when the rectus muscles contract (Fothergill's sign) supports it.

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