Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Idiopathic spontaneous haemoperitoneum in pregnancy

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2017;6(9):4120-4122.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20174073

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Abstract

We report a case of a 43-year-old grandmultipara at 26 weeks pregnancy with acute abdomen and in hypovolaemic shock. Urgent exploratory laparotomy revealed massive haemoperitoneum of 9 litres but the exact source of bleeding is obscured despite careful examination of the abdominal organs and vasculature. The patient recovered well post operation but the baby died in-utero.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
  2. Department of Surgery, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

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