PMC4899989_01
Two adjacent sagittal STIR MR images show a large fluid collection in the posterior subcutaneous fat tracking along the deep fascia at midline that represents a hematoma. It measures approximately 3.2 (anteroposterior) x 22.6 (craniocaudal) x 7.7 (transverse) cm. It extends from approximately T4 to T12-L1. There is avulsion of the trapezius muscles from the T3-T9 spinous processes, with fragments of torn muscle visible within the fluid collection.
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MRI was then ordered to evaluate the thoracic spine (Figure 1, Figure 2).
Three adjacent, axial, T2-weighted MR images show retraction of the trapezius muscles from the spinous processes with surrounding hematoma. There are areas of nodularity within the fluid collection that represent torn fragments of muscle.
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MRI was then ordered to evaluate the thoracic spine (Figure 1, Figure 2).