Idiopathic retroperitoneal hematoma; a rare life threatening problem. Report of case by the review of the literature

Idiopathic retroperitoneal hematoma is a rare life threatening problem which is characterized by a sudden onset of bleeding from the splanchnic vessels into the retroperitoneal space. In cases of idiopathic retroperitoneal hematoma no definite cause can be identified. We report on a patient idiopathic retroperitoneal hematoma presenting as acute abdomen.