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7. Abdominal Hematomas

Abdominal hematomas occur when there is bleeding inside the abdominal muscles. They are most often seen in the rectus muscle layer that stretches from the top of the pubic bone to the sternum.

In severe cases, this type of hematoma can spread to the sides of the rectus muscle or into the abdomen. Abdominal hematomas usually result from trauma, but abdominal surgery or over-stressing the muscle can also cause them.

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