Rectus abdominis muscle tear

19 yr male volleyball player presented with 1 month history of left lower abdominal pain.

Ultrasound findings

• A rounded hypoechoic intramuscular lesion is seen within the left rectus abdominis muscle adjacent to pubic attachment site.
• The lesion shows cystic areas with multiple septae.
• The lesion is contained within the rectus sheath.
• No increased peripheral vascularity.
• Features suggestive of subacute tear of left rectus abdominis muscle adjacent to pubic attachment site with haematoma.

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