Idiopathic spontaneous haemoperitoneum in the third trimester of pregnancy

Spontaneous haemoperitoneum in pregnancy, more especially idiopathic ones are rare and can be life threatening. We present a case of a 30 year old pregnant woman who at 29 weeks gestation developed spontaneous haemoperitoneum. An exploratory laparotomy was done which did not reveal the source of the...

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Published in:Ghana medical journal 2012-12, Vol.46 (4), p.258-260
Main Authors: Maya, E T, Srofenyoh, E K, Buntugu, K A, Lamptey, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Blood Transfusion
Case Reports
Cesarean Section
Drainage
Female
Hemoperitoneum - diagnostic imaging
Hemoperitoneum - etiology
Hemoperitoneum - therapy
Humans
Paracentesis
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - diagnostic imaging
Pregnancy Complications - etiology
Pregnancy Complications - therapy
Pregnancy Trimester, Third
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Spontaneous haemoperitoneum in pregnancy, more especially idiopathic ones are rare and can be life threatening. We present a case of a 30 year old pregnant woman who at 29 weeks gestation developed spontaneous haemoperitoneum. An exploratory laparotomy was done which did not reveal the source of the bleeding. She subsequently had conservative management as an inpatient until term when she had elective caesarean section. A review of the literature was undertaken.
ISSN:0016-9560