Title |
Percussion hemoglobinuria - a novel term for hand trauma-induced mechanical hemolysis: a case report
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Published in |
Journal of Medical Case Reports, October 2011
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DOI | 10.1186/1752-1947-5-508 |
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Authors |
Monica Vasudev, Barbara A Bresnahan, Eric P Cohen, Parameswaran N Hari, Sundaram Hariharan, Brahm S Vasudev |
Abstract |
Extracorpuscular hemolysis caused by mechanical trauma has been well described in relation to lower extremity use, such as in soldiers and runners. Terms such as "march hemoglobinuria", "foot strike hemolysis" and "runners hemoglobinuria" have previously been coined and are easily recalled. Newer cases, however, are being identified in individuals vigorously using their upper extremities, such as drum players who use their hands to strike the instrument. Given the increased recognition of upper extremity-related mechanical hemolysis and hemoglobinuria in drummers, and the use of hand drumming worldwide, we would like introduce a novel term for this condition and call it "percussion hemoglobinuria". |
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