What term describes the leakage of blood into surrounding tissues causing localized swelling?

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Blood accumulation in the chest cavityBlood presence in the abdominal cavityBlood collection around the heartLocalized blood clot causing swelling

Explanation

Option A refers to blood in the chest (hemothorax), B indicates blood in the abdominal cavity (hemoperitoneum), C is blood around the heart (hemopericardium), while D correctly identifies a hematoma, which is blood that has escaped into tissues causing swelling.