Placental Abruption Revealed by Hemoperitoneum: A Case Report

Abstract

Background Hemoperitoneum is a life-threatening surgical emergency. Diagnosis of the cause is often difficult, in particular, during pregnancy when it may be either obstetric or nonobstetric.

Case We report the case of a hemoperitoneum caused by the backflow of blood through a uterine tube, due to placental abruption.

Conclusion Hemoperitoneum in pregnant women with no other signs can reveal placental abruption. The difficulty in identifying the cause may delay appropriate management.

Keywords

placental abruption - hemoperitoneum - fetal heart rate - abnormalities - Couvelaire

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