Presentation and management of traumatic breast hematomas: a case series and review of the literature.
- 1Department of Surgery, St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies.
- 2Department of Surgery, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ 07753 United States.
- 3Department of Breast Surgery, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ 07753 United States.
Abstract
Breast hematomas resulting from traumatic injuries are poorly characterized and variably managed. Traumatic hematomas are less common than iatrogenic hematomas and lack a clear algorithm for assessment and management. Hematoma management in trauma scenarios is primarily guided by concern for ongoing blood loss and resultant variation in vital signs. As a result, management decisions are less likely to incorporate concerns about scarring and cosmesis, though these are commonly critical parts of breast care. Through a series of patients evaluated at a level one trauma center, this article explores the appropriate assessment, management, and follow-up for patients with breast trauma and resultant hematomas. We propose several strategies to address care of immediate traumatic injuries while also optimizing long-term breast health.
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BibTeX
@article{camarda2026presentation,
title = {{Presentation and management of traumatic breast hematomas: a case series and review of the literature.}},
author = {Amanda Rose Camarda and Vincent Marcucci and Taylor Ouellette and Alexandra Shapiro and Kathryn Eckert and Roshani Patel},
journal = {Journal of surgical case reports},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1093/jscr/rjag961},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42948329},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Presentation and management of traumatic breast hematomas: a case series and review of the literature.
AU - Amanda Rose Camarda
AU - Vincent Marcucci
AU - Taylor Ouellette
AU - Alexandra Shapiro
AU - Kathryn Eckert
AU - Roshani Patel
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/27
JO - Journal of surgical case reports
DO - 10.1093/jscr/rjag961
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42948329
AB - Breast hematomas resulting from traumatic injuries are poorly characterized and variably managed. Traumatic hematomas are less common than iatrogenic hematomas and lack a clear algorithm for assessment and management. Hematoma management in trauma scenarios is primarily guided by concern for ongoing blood loss and resultant variation in vital signs. As a result, management decisions are less likely to incorporate concerns about scarring and cosmesis, though these are commonly critical parts of breast care. Through a series of patients evaluated at a level one trauma center, this article explores the appropriate assessment, management, and follow-up for patients with breast trauma and resultant hematomas. We propose several strategies to address care of immediate traumatic injuries while also optimizing long-term breast health.
SN - 2042-8812
ER -