Spontaneus rupture of uterine vessels during pregnancy in a patient with previous endometriosis

Czech version

Authors: E. Lajtman; M. Mlynček; P. Uharček; M. Urban
Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko-pôrodnícka klinika Fakultnej nemocnice a Univerzity Konštantína Filozofa, Nitra, prednosta prof. MUDr. M. Mlynček, CSc.
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2011; 76(2): 161-163

Overview

Spontaneous rupture of the utero-ovarian vessels during pregnancy is a rare condition that can be life-threatening. Endometriosis is one of the factors associated with this complication of the pregnancy. Location of the pain as well as the course of this complication can simulate various diseases that must be dealt with. We describe the case associated with haemoperitoneum and hemorrhagic shock.

Key words:
rupture of uterine vessels, pregnancy, endometriosis.

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