Isolated Breast Trauma Due to Gunshot Injury: Case Report
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Isolated Breast Trauma Due to Gunshot Injury: Case Report

Eurasian J Emerg Med 2013;12:229-230 DOI: 10.5152/jaem.2011.073
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Abstract

Gunshot wounds represent a major part of traumas, but isolated breast lesions due to gunshot wound are rare. A 51-year-old woman presented to the emergency department because of a close range gunshot wound. There were projectile entrance and exit lesions in the left breast. Debridement, hemostasis and drainage were performed. The patient was discharged without any complications.

Keywords: Gunshot injury, isolated, breast trauma