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Will The Large Hematoma Just Under The Naval Dissolve ?

i have a large hematoma i have been putting off having removed,,it is abdominal directly under my naval and came after i had a large mass of tissue removed from my lower abdomen it is the size of a naval orage and does not hurt but lately has become alittle more uncomfortable i wear a binder during the day will this disolve ever or do you feel it has calsified i have lost 40 pounds since my surgery and wanted to loose 20 more before any sugical procedures i am nervous for the surgery but have a good surgeon when ready i am in no pain
posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Hematomas are collections of blood under the skin. It is important to know the exact location of the hematoma ans if it is superficial or deep. Hematoma is formed due to pooling of blood. If left alone, the blood components will separate and leave the fluid in the location. If this happens then the fluid can be easily aspirated under ultrasound guidance using a small needle. This is a non surgical approach and works in many patients. Most of the fluid is taken out and a little amount left inside will get absorbed on its on.

If it has calcified then it is difficult to remove using a needle. Doing a CT scan or ultrasound of the area will help in knowing if there is calcification.
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Will The Large Hematoma Just Under The Naval Dissolve ?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Hematomas are collections of blood under the skin. It is important to know the exact location of the hematoma ans if it is superficial or deep. Hematoma is formed due to pooling of blood. If left alone, the blood components will separate and leave the fluid in the location. If this happens then the fluid can be easily aspirated under ultrasound guidance using a small needle. This is a non surgical approach and works in many patients. Most of the fluid is taken out and a little amount left inside will get absorbed on its on. If it has calcified then it is difficult to remove using a needle. Doing a CT scan or ultrasound of the area will help in knowing if there is calcification.