Hematomas of the iliopsoas muscle are uncommon problems that are seen in patients withpredisposing factors. They have a varied clinical presentation which may even alter hemodynamics maintenance.
We present 3 clinical cases reports on patients treated conservatively at our hospital. The outcome was successful in two of them and resulted in death in the other.
Iliopsoas muscles are essential structures in the maintenance of posture and hip flexion. Hematomas of these muscles usually occur in patients with coagulation disorders, causing from mild local discomfort to hypovolemic shock. They can be diagnosed by imaging tests such as ultrasound and computed tomography, which enable us to decide the most appropriate therapeutic approach, usually requiring conservative management that includes rest and analgesia, together to the recover of blood clotting ability.