Spontaneous Rupture of Uterine Vessels in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Resulting in Severe Hemoperitoneum and Fetal Death: A Case Report and Literature Review

Spontaneous hemoperitoneum during pregnancy, caused by rupture of uterine vessels, is a rare and dangerous complication that can lead to maternal and foetal death. We presented a case of a 25-year-old primigravid woman with severe abdominal pain, distension, and hemodynamic instability at 33 weeks o...

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Published inInternational medical case reports journal Vol. 16; pp. 561 - 569
Main Authors Abadi, Kidus Kebede, Jama, Abdikani Hassan, Addi, Hezron Adinew, Legesse, Awol Yemane, Gebremichael, Akebom Kidanemariam
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Dove Medical Press Limited 30.09.2023
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Subjects
Case Report
CT imaging
Metronidazole
pregnancy
Pregnant women
spontaneous hemoperitoneum
uterine vessel rupture
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Summary:Spontaneous hemoperitoneum during pregnancy, caused by rupture of uterine vessels, is a rare and dangerous complication that can lead to maternal and foetal death. We presented a case of a 25-year-old primigravid woman with severe abdominal pain, distension, and hemodynamic instability at 33 weeks of gestation. An ultrasound and computed tomography scan of the abdomen and pelvis revealed intraperitoneal fluid collection with a non-viable intrauterine pregnancy. Following this, we did an emergency exploratory laparotomy with suturing the ruptured uterine vessel and delivered a freshly dead fetus. This case highlighted the rare occurrence of spontaneous hemoperitoneum due to rupture of the uterine vessel during pregnancy and the need for urgent intervention to avoid complications. Keywords: spontaneous hemoperitoneum, uterine vessel rupture, pregnancy
ISSN:1179-142X
1179-142X
DOI:10.2147/IMCRJ.S434157