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hemarthrosis

Hemarthrosis is a bleeding into joint spaces. It is a common feature of hemophilia.

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Medical condition (new).name: Hemarthrosis
Medical condition (new).synonyms: Haemarthrosis
Medical condition (new).image: Lipohemarthrosis.png
Medical condition (new).caption: Lipohemarthrosis (blood and fat in the joint space) seen in a person with a subtle tibial plateau fracture. The arrow indicates a fluid level between the upper fat component and the lower blood component.
Medical condition (new).field: Rheumatology
Medical condition (new).symptoms: Joint pain, swelling, and redness

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Hemarthrosis is a bleeding into joint spaces. It is a common feature of hemophilia.

==Causes== It usually follows injury but occurs mainly in patients with a predisposition to hemorrhage such as those being treated with warfarin (or other anticoagulants) and patients with hemophilia.