Female; 53 years old. Reason: Patient s/p paracentesis in RLQ with pain at paracentesis site; evaluate for hematoma Scanning was performed over the right lower quadrant in the area of the paracentesis site. Within the subcutaneous tissues is edema and small areas of fluid, measuring up to 4 mm. There is no drainable collection otherwise.
Small edema/fluid in the ventral subcutaneous tissues measuring up to 4 mm. There is no drainable collection otherwise. These findings are compatible with postprocedural sequela/small hematoma. Correlation with physical exam is recommended to exclude cellulitis.