Hemoperitoneo secundario a lesión esplénica tras colonoscopia diagnóstica. Una complicación infrecuente

Introducción: La colonoscopia es una herramienta básica en el estudio de patologías del área colorrectal, así como uno de los pilares del screening del cáncer de colon y recto. Sin embargo, no es un procedimiento exento de riesgos, algunos de ellos con elevada morbimortalidad. Caso Clínico: Varón de 55 años con enolismo crónico y hepatopatía por Virus Hepatitis C y Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica. En estudio por diarrea se solicita una ecografía de abdomen donde, como único hallazgo, se muestra una lesión de 7 mm a nivel de páncreas y una colonoscopia con intención diagnóstica que no muestra alteraciones significativas. Con la sospecha de que la lesión pancreática pudiese ser la causa del cuadro diarreico, se realiza un escáner abdominal donde se muestra una colección subcapsular a nivel esplénico de 11 × 3 cm compatible con hematoma sin signos de sangrado activo. Dada la estabilidad hemodinámica, se inicia manejo conservador, con empeoramiento del dolor abdominal e hipotensión en las siguientes 12 h. Se repite prueba de imagen objetivando aumento de hematoma esplénico y líquido libre intraabdominal. Se indica cirugía urgente donde se evidencia hemoperitoneo secundario a lesión esplénica que obliga a realizar esplenectomía. Conclusión: La presencia de una posible lesión esplénica yatrogénica se debe tener en cuenta en el diagnóstico diferencial en un paciente con dolor abdominal de inicio agudo y anemización o alteración del estado hemodinámico dentro de las primeras 24-48 h tras la realización de una colonoscopia.

Introduction: Colonoscopy is a basic tool in the study of pathology of the colorectal area, as well as one of the pillars of colon and rectal cancer screening. However, it is not a risk-free procedure, some of them with high morbimortality. Case Report: 55-year-old male with chronic alcoholism and hepatopathy due to HCV, COPD. During a study for diarrhea, an ultrasound of the abdomen revealed a 7 mm pancreas tumor, and a diagnostic colonoscopy showed no significant alterations. With the suspicion that the pancreatic lesion could be the cause of the diarrhea, an abdominal scan was performed showing a subcapsular collection at the splenic level of 11 × 3 cm compatible with hematoma without signs of active bleeding. Due to the hemodynamic stability, conservative management was decided, with worsening abdominal pain and hypotension in the following 12 hours. A new imaging test showed an enlarged splenic hematoma and free abdominal fluid suggestive of hemoperitoneum. Urgent surgery found hemoperitoneum secondary to splenic lesion and splenectomy was required. Conclusion: The presence of a possible iatrogenic splenic lesion should be considered in the differential diagnosis in a patient with acute onset abdominal pain and anemia or hemodynamic status alteration within the first 24-48 hours after colonoscopy.

Hemoperitoneo espontáneo asociado con endometriosis en gestante de segundo trimestre / Spontaneus hemoperitoneum associated with endometriosis in a second trimester pregnant woman

Resumen ANTECEDENTES: El hemoperitoneo espontáneo es una complicación infrecuente durante la gestación (1 de cada 100,000 embarazos) con importante repercusión en la morbilidad y mortalidad materno-fetal. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 44 años, con 21+6 semanas de embarazo, con diagnóstico previo al embarazo de endometriosis, que acudió a Urgencias debido a un dolor abdominal. Después de comprobar la viabilidad fetal, se solicitó una ecografía abdominal-pélvica urgente en la que se visualizó líquido libre en la fosa de Morrison, periesplénico y perihepático. Durante su estancia en Urgencias sufrió una anemización aguda acompañada de inestabilidad hemodinámica; se decidió una laparotomía exploradora urgente. Entre los hallazgos operatorios destacó el hemoperitoneo de 1.5 litros y de sangrado en torno del anejo derecho y el parametrio. En el control ecográfico a las 12 horas de la intervención se comprobó la ausencia del latido fetal; a las 72 horas se registró la expulsión espontánea del feto. La evolución de la paciente fue favorable por lo que se dio de alta a los 10 días de la intervención. CONCLUSIONES: Si bien durante el embarazo no hay forma de anticipar las complicaciones de la endometriosis preexistente, es importante, en caso de dolor abdominal intenso, sospechar otros eventos raros que potencialmente puedan ser mortales.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Spontaneous hemoperitoneum is a rare complication in pregnancy (1 in 100.000 pregnancies) with a great impact on maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. CLINICAL CASE: A 44-year-old woman, 21+6 weeks pregnant, with a diagnosis of endometriosis, who went to the Emergency Department due to abdominal pain. After verifying fetal viability, an urgent abdominal ultrasound was requested in which free fluid was visualized at the level of Morrison's fossa, perisplenic and perihepatic. During her stay in the Emergency Department, she developed acute anemia accompanied by hemodynamic instability, for which an urgent exploratory laparotomy was performed. Among the operative findings, the presence of hemoperitoneum of 1,5 liters and bleeding at the level of the right adnexa and parametrium stood out. In ultrasound control 12 hours after the intervention, the absence of a fetal heartbeat was verified producing the spontaneuous expulsion of the fetus at 72 hours. Subsequently, the patient's evolution was favorable, and she was discharged 10 days after the intervention. CONCLUSION: Although during pregnancy there is no way to anticipate the occurrence of complications from pre-existing endometriosis. It is important the severe abdominal pain occurs, to suspect rare but life-threatening events.

Role Of Ultrasound In Ectopic Pregnancy

Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy (EP)is an implantation occurring outside the uterine cavity. Before introduction of diagnostic role of USG in ectopic pregnancy (EP) it was used to be mediate the time of surgery. Currently ultrasonography is regarded as the gold standard method for diagnosing ectopic pregnancy (EP).It may identify masses as small as 10 mm in diameter in the adnexa and details about character of the mass. It also evaluates the content of endometrial cavity and assess presence of free peritoneal fluid. Color flow Doppler technology may even further improve the accuracy of diagnosis. In present study we analysed diagnostic accuracy of trans abdominal USG in patients presented to tertiary care hospital with suspected ectopic pregnancy (EP). To evaluateAims And Objectives: transabdominal USG features in ectopic pregnancy and correlate them with surgical findings. Material And Method: Amongst the patients referred to radiology department of our hospital from January 2022 to September 2022 for first trimester ultrasound, those with the suspected ectopic pregnancy and who underwent surgical treatment for ectopic pregnancies were enrolled. Transabdominal USG was performed preoperatively in all cases by Philips affinity 30 machine. On transabdominal USG adnexal mass with pelvic fluid was found in 19 (66 %), Pelvic fluid withoutResult: adnexal mass in 7 (24 %), mild hemoperitoneum in 9 (31 %), moderate hemoperitoneum in 9 (31 %), severe hemoperitoneum in 5 (17 %) and thickened endometrium in 2 (7 %) cases. Out of total Salpingostomy was performed in 2 (7 %), Salpingectomy was performed in 24 (83 %) and Salpingectomy with oophorectomy in 3 (10 %). USG Sensitivity was found 100 %,Specificity as 66.67 %, Positive Predictive value as 96.30 % and negative predictive value as 100 %. Conclusion: A high level of suspicion, early diagnosis, and treatment enhance the chance for future reproduction. Early diagnosis is made possible by ultrasound. Therefore, ultrasounds should be performed to determine the viability and location of all early pregnancies.

Rotura aneurismática de la arteria hepática común / Ruptured common hepatic artery aneurysm

RESUMEN Los aneurismas de la arteria hepática son una patología poco frecuente. Cuando son sintomáticos, se debe sospechar un sufrimiento aneurismático y su tratamiento está indicado. Presentamos el caso clínico de un paciente con mal terreno cardiovascular, que consultó por un cuadro clínico de dolor epigástrico, repercusión hemodinámica e ictericia. La imagenología evidenció la presencia de un aneurisma de la arteria hepática común complicado con compromiso del origen de la arteria hepática propia y la arteria gastroduodenal. La presencia de una vascularización arterial hepática "no convencional" con una arteria hepática derecha proveniente de la arteria mesentérica superior, en la angiotomografía, permitió cambiar la táctica quirúrgica haciéndose prescindible la realización de un bypass. Este caso resalta la importancia de determinar en el preoperatorio no solo la extensión del aneurisma, sino también la anatomía vascular hepática a fin de planificar mejor la cirugía, disminuyendo así la morbimortalidad de esta enfermedad.

ABSTRACT Hepatic artery aneurysms are rare. Expanding aneurysms should be suspected in case of symptoms and treatment is indicated. We report the case of a patient with a history of cardiovascular disease who sought medical care due to epigastric pain, hemodynamic instability and jaundice. The imaging tests showed the presence of an aneurysm of the common hepatic artery complicated with involvement of the origin of the proper hepatic artery and the gastroduodenal artery. The surgical approach could be changed due to presence of a "non-conventional" hepatic arterial variant with a right hepatic artery originating from the superior mesenteric artery in the computed tomography angiography as bypass surgery was not necessary. This case highlights the importance of determining the extent of the aneurysm in the preoperative period and the anatomy of the hepatic vessels to better plan the surgery, thus reducing morbidity and mortality of this disease.

A giant retroperitoneal liposarcoma with hemoperitoneum: A rare tumor with unusual presentation

Retroperitoneal liposarcoma (RPLS) is a rare mesenchymal tumor which accounts for 0.02–0.7% of all malignancy. The presentations of these tumors are non-specific and early diagnosis is often missed. We are reporting a rare case of 17-year-old girl who came to us with complaints of abdominal distension and other non-specific symptoms but after few hours of admission, she had acute abdomen with hemodynamic instability. She underwent emergency laparotomy and found to have a giant 25 × 20 × 10 cm ruptured retroperitoneum tumor causing hemoperitoneum. The tumor involved left ovary and fallopian tube as well. Complete resection of tumor with left salpingooophorectomy was done. The patient was kept in intensive care unit and discharged in good health after 15 days. This presentation of RPLS has not been reported yet and may demand early diagnosis and management of these tumors. The histopathology revealed dedifferentiated liposarcoma with rhabdomyosarcomatous differentiation. The patient is completely fine at 16 months of follow-up while writing this report. Again, heterologous dedifferentiation of liposarcoma with spindle cell component is a rare morphologic spectrum. Liposarcomas can have various histologic types. In dedifferentiated types, the line of differentiation needs to be identified to decide further line of treatment. Therefore, thorough histopathological analysis and immunostaining is needed. Treatment includes complete surgical resection. Role of radiotherapy and chemotherapy is debatable and is still under trial. Dedifferentiated RPLS with rhabdomyosarcomatous differentiation is a rare tumor and its presentation as acute abdomen and hemoperitoneum has never been reported previously

Tubal heterotopic pregnancy. case report

ABSTRACT Introduction: Heterotopic pregnancy (HP) is an uncommon yet interesting condition with a high mortality rate despite its low incidence. It can be difficult to diagnose due to its diverse clinical manifestations. Case presentation. A 32-year-old, mestizo, pregnant woman from Pasto (Colombia) attended the emergency department of a tertiary care institution due to diffuse abdominal pain associated with vaginal bleeding. Taking into account the imaging findings (ultrasound) and the gonadotropin levels found, the patient was diagnosed with heterotopic pregnancy in right fallopian tube that required surgical treatment by laparotomy. Eight days after the procedure, the patient attended a follow-up appointment during which an ultrasound showed continuity of intrauterine pregnancy. Conclusions. The mainstay for the diagnosis of heterotopic pregnancy is clinical suspicion, but it is necessary to confirm it through diagnostic aids such as ultrasound and the measurement of human chorionic gonadotropin levels. A heterotopic pregnancy should be suspected in patients with abdominal pain, even if they do not have risk factors for this type of pregnancy. Choosing medical or surgical treatment will depend on the clinical and hemodynamic condition of the patient and the location and size of the ectopic pregnancy.

RESUMEN Introducción. El embarazo heterotópico se considera una patología de interés debido a que, aunque su incidencia es baja, su tasa de mortalidad es elevada; además, esta es una entidad que representa un reto diagnostico por sus diversas presentaciones clínicas. Presentación del caso. Mujer de 32 años, mestiza, procedente de Pasto (Colombia) y en estado de embarazo, quien asistió al servicio de urgencias de una institución de tercer nivel de atención por un dolor abdominal difuso asociado a sangrado vaginal. Teniendo en cuenta los hallazgos imagenológicos (ecografía) y los niveles de gonadotropina encontrados, la paciente fue diagnosticada con embarazo heterotópico de ubicación tubárica derecha que requirió tratamiento quirúrgico por laparotomía. A los 8 días del procedimiento la paciente asistió a control y mediante ecografía se evidenció continuidad de embarazo intrauterino. Conclusiones. El pilar fundamental para el diagnóstico del embarazo heterotópico es la sospecha clínica, pero es necesario confirmarlo mediante ayudas diagnosticas como la ecografía y a través de la medición de los niveles de gonadotropina coriónica humana. Este evento se debe sospechar en pacientes con cuadro de dolor abdominal a pesar de que no tengan factores de riesgo para presentarlo. La elección de tratamiento (médico o quirúrgico) depende de la condición clínica y hemodinámica de cada paciente y de la ubicación y el tamaño del embarazo ectópico.

Hemoperitoneo secundario a rotura de carcinoma hepatocelular / Hemoperitoneum secondary to rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma

Introducción: El carcinoma hepatocelular es un tumor hipervascular compuesto por vasos sanguíneos anormales, constituye la forma más frecuente de cáncer primario del hígado. Alrededor del 90 por ciento de estos tumores se desarrollan sobre una enfermedad hepática previa. Un aumento en la carga vascular debido a la hipertensión portal conlleva a sangrado. Objetivo: Presentar un paciente a quien se le practicó laparotomía exploradora de urgencia por hemoperitoneo de gran cuantía secundario a una rotura intratumoral sobre un hígado cirrótico. Caso clínico: Paciente de 66 años de edad, con antecedentes patológicos de diabetes mellitus tipo 2, hiperplasia benigna de próstata, alcoholismo crónico y cirrosis hepática. Acudió al cuerpo de guardia por dolor abdominal difuso y signos de hipovolemia aguda. Se realizó laparotomía de urgencia y se constata hemoperitoneo de gran cuantía, secundario a una rotura intratumoral. Se le realizó aspiración de contenido hemático, electrocoagulación y compresión por empaquetamiento. Se controló el sangrado. El paciente tuvo una evolución tórpida y falleció 24 horas posteriores a la laparotomía. Conclusiones: El hemoperitoneo secundario a rotura de un carcinoma hepatocelular, es una complicación poco frecuente, pero fatal; por lo que se hace necesario su estudio para lograr un diagnóstico y tratamiento oportuno(AU)

Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma is a hypervascular tumor made up of abnormal blood vessels. It is the most frequent form of primary liver cancer. About 90 percent of these tumors develop over a previous liver disease. An increase in vascular load due to portal hypertension leads to bleeding. Objective: To present a patient who underwent emergency exploratory laparotomy due to large hemoperitoneum secondary to an intratumoral rupture of a cirrhotic liver. Clinical case: A 66-year-old male patient with a pathological history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, benign prostatic hyperplasia, chronic alcoholism and liver cirrhosis. He came to emergency due to diffuse abdominal pain, as well as signs of acute hypovolemia. An emergency laparotomy was performed, confirming a large hemoperitoneum secondary to an intratumoral rupture. Blood content aspiration, electrocoagulation and compression by packing were performed, managing to control bleeding. He had a torpid evolution, dying 24 hours after the laparotomy. Conclusions: Hemoperitoneum secondary to rupture of a hepatocellular carcinoma is a rare, but fatal complication; therefore, its study is necessary to achieve a timely diagnosis and treatment(AU)

Peritonitis esclerosante encapsulante: una causa rara de obstrucción intestinal / Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis: a rare cause of intestinal obstruction

RESUMEN La peritonitis esclerosante encapsulante es una rara entidad de baja incidencia. Su fisiopatología no está clara, reconociéndose dos tipos: idiopática y secundaria, esta última generalmente como complicación de la diálisis peritoneal. Su diagnóstico suele ser tardío manifestándose con clínica de obstrucción intestinal. Es importante conocer los signos radiológicos. Asocia una alta mortalidad, por lo que es fundamental sospecharla precozmente e incluirla en el diagnóstico diferencial de los cuadros de obstrucción intestinal. Presentamos el caso de una obstrucción intestinal como forma de presentación de una peritonitis esclerosante encapsulante.

ABSTRACT Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis is a rare condition with a low incidence rate. The pathophysiology of this disease is not clear, though two types are distinguished: idiopathic and secondary; the latter usually occurs as a peritoneal dialysis complication. The diagnosis of the condition is usually delayed and it presents with intestinal obstruction. It is important to know the X-ray findings. This disease is associated with a high mortality rate; therefore, early detection and a differential diagnosis in cases of intestinal obstruction are important. We report a case of intestinal obstruction as a clinical manifestation of sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis.

Rotura esplénica espontánea secundaria a mononucleosis infecciosa / Spontaneous splenic rupture secondary to infectious mononucleosis

Resumen La rotura esplénica es una complicación rara pero potencialmente fatal de la mononucleosis infecciosa. Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 18 años que consultó por dolor abdominal de siete días de evolución, asociado a fiebre y pérdida de conciencia brusca y transitoria. En el hemograma presentaba una anemia y linfocitosis. Se realizó una tomografía computada de abdomen y pelvis que mostró un extenso hemoperitoneo, con el bazo rodeado por un hematoma, y numerosas adenopatías cervicales, mesentéricas e inguinales. Se efectuó una laparoscopía que demostró abundante hemoperitoneo con coágulos a lo largo de la gotera parietocólica izquierda. El bazo estaba completamente decapsulado y rodeado por una colección hemática con sangrado en napa. Se realizó una esplenectomía total sin complicaciones. El estudio histopatológico esplénico mostró una atenuación de la pulpa blanca y expansión de la pulpa roja con áreas de hemorragia y necrosis. La IgM anti-cápside para virus de Epstein Barr fue positiva. La paciente evolucionó de manera favorable.

Abstract Splenic rupture is a rare but potentially fatal complication of infectious mononucleosis. We report the case of an 18-year-old woman, who presented a 7-day history of abdominal pain, sudden temporary loss of consciousness and fever. Admission blood tests showed anemia, and lymphocytosis. Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis demonstrated extensive hemoperitoneum and numerous cervical, mesenteric and inguinal enlarged lymph nodes. Laparoscopy was performed and abundant hemoperitoneum with blood clots along the left parietocolic gutter were observed. The spleen was completely decapsulated and surrounded by a hematoma and the subcapsular tissue was bleeding. Total splenectomy was performed without complications. Splenic histology demonstrated white pulp attenuation and expansion of the red pulp with focal hemorrhage and necrosis. IgM anti-viral capsid antigen of Epstein Barr virus was positive. The patient had a satisfactory recovery.

Hematocele y hemoperitoneo como manifestación inicial de carcinoma hepatocelular: caso clínico / Hematocele and hemoperitoneum as initial manifestation of hepatocellular carcinoma: report of one case

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) rupture is a rare complication, with a higher prevalence in countries of Asia and Europe. Its clinical manifestations can be nonspecific, from abdominal pain and bloating to hemodynamic involvement. We report a 70-year-old male patient with a history of chronic liver disease, presenting with an enlargement and ecchymosis of the scrotum, associated with abdominal bloating. The initial abdominal ultrasound study showed increased liquid content in the scrotal sac and regional edema. A CT of the abdomen and pelvis showed a liver mass with characteristics of hepatocellular carcinoma, associated with extensive hemoperitoneum that drained into the scrotal sac. The patient was treated with embolization of the right hepatic artery and later with surgical resection of the tumor mass, with a good clinical evolution.

Reporte de un caso: Muerte súbita de Origen Ginecoobstétrico / Sudden death of gyneco-obstetric origin: Case report

Resumen La muerte súbita de origen ginecoobstétrico es poco frecuente tanto en paises americanos como del viejo continente, sin embargo, este tipo de defunciones es por concepto relevante para la legislación de Costa Rica al ser criterio de autopsias médico legales, donde se responde no solo la causa de muerte, sino también otros objetivos propias de la necropsia, como la manera de muerte, donde debe descartarse una diferente a la natural. Los embarazos ectópicos rotos tienen significancia en los registros actuales según la razón de mortalidad materna, con repercusión en la salud reproductiva de las pacientes que lo padecen, convirtiéndose en una patología relevante para el registro médico clínico como forense.

Abstract Sudden death of gyneco-obstetric origin is rare in both American countries and the old continent, however, this type of death is conceptually relevant to Costa Rican legislation as it is the criterion of medical-legal autopsies, where not only the cause is answered of death, but also other objectives typical of the autopsy, such as the way of death, where one other than the natural one must be ruled out. Broken ectopic pregnancies are significant in current records according to the reason of maternal mortality, with repercussions on the reproductive health of patients who suffer from it, becoming a relevant pathology for clinical medical and forensic records.

Fracturas atípicas de fémur asociadas al uso de bifosfonatos / Bisphosphonate associated atypical femur fractures

Resumen Los bifosfonatos son medicamentos ampliamente conocidos por su efecto antagonista de la resorción ósea y la consecuente reducción del riesgo de fracturas en los pacientes con osteoporosis. La literatura actual provee evidencia en términos de datos clínicos y experimentales que asocian el uso prolongado de estos medicamentos con un aumento en el riesgo de fracturas atípicas de fémur. Para establecer si esta asociación es clínicamente relevante, se requiere realizar estudios posteriores que incluyan la relación entre otros factores que podrían influir en la aparición de este tipo de fracturas como lo es la propia enfermedad osteoporótica, el tipo de bifosfonato utilizado, el mecanismo lesional que originó la fractura, medicamentos concomitantes y patologías asociadas.

Abstract Bisphosphonates are medications that are widely known for their antagonizing effect on bone resorption and their consequent reduction in the risk of fractures in patients with osteoporosis. Current literature provides evidence in terms of experimental and clinical data associating prolonged use of these drugs with an increase in the risk of atypical femur fractures. To establish if this association is clinically relevant, there lies a need for further studies that take into account other factors that might influence the occurrence of these type of fractures, like the osteoporotic disease itself, age, intake of other drugs and associated systemic illnesses.

Silent uterine rupture in second trimester: a differential diagnosis to remember

Spontaneous silent uterine rupture is a life-threatening emergency situation requiring immediate laparotomy. High index of suspicion is key to prevent maternal mortality as at times the presentation can be nonspecific. Authors herein present a case of spontaneous silent uterine rupture during second trimester of pregnancy wherein the diagnosis was initially missed. To the best of authors knowledge, only a few cases with spontaneous fundal second trimester uterine rupture have been recorded so far.

Rudimentary horn pregnancy: a rare entity

Unicornuate uterus is the type 2 variety of mullerian duct anomaly resulting in unilateral agenesis or hypoplasia. The hypoplastic (Rudimentary) horn can be functioning or non-functioning and communicating or noncommunicating with the main uterine cavity. Pregnancy in the rudimentary horn is an extremely rare entity. It is often missed at ultrasound in the early trimester, presenting later with massive hemoperitoneum and shock from rupture of the horn.  A “high index of suspicion” is essential to derive at the correct diagnosis. Hence reporting this rare case for emphasizing the importance in early diagnosis and prompt management.

Spontaneous uterine rupture of an unscarred uterus in primigravida: case report

A spontaneous rupture of the unscarred uterus in a primigravid patient is extremely rare and is associated with high perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Study report a case of spontaneous rupture of an unscarred uterus at 36 weeks of gestation in a 22-years primigravid woman. Ultrasonography showed posterior low-lying placenta praevia with lower margin touching internal OS. Operative findings during emergent caesarean section revealed e/o 2 L of hemoperitoneum, uterus was bicornuate and pregnancy was in the right horn. There was fundal rupture of right horn measuring approximately 6-7 cm anteroposterior. Incision was taken on the lower part of right horn and placenta was seen on anterior wall. Baby delivered as breech after incising placenta. Postoperative recovery was uneventful. In, conclusion, bicornuate uterus may be an independent risk factor for uterine rupture, which can occur in primigravid patients and at any gestation.

Abdomen agudo por coriocarcinoma accidentado. Reporte de un caso clínico / Acute abdomen by accidented coriocarcinoma. Report of a clinical case

Introducción: El coriocarcinoma es una neoplasia gestacional trofoblástica maligna que puede ocurrir después de una mola hidatiforme, embarazo ectópico, aborto e incluso de un embarazo normal. Se trata de una patología poco frecuente que en ocasiones puede pasar desapercibida. Entre las complicaciones clínicas se destaca la metástasis, pero es excepcional la ruptura uterina, siendo esta la que se presenta en el presente caso denotando la importancia del seguimiento. Presentación de caso: Paciente femenina de 49 años que presenta dolor en hipogastrio y vómito, tiene antecedente de mola hidatiforme no controlada. Examen complementario muestra beta-gonadotropina coriónica humana (B-HCG) cualitativa positiva y culdoscentesis positiva. Se realiza tratamiento quirúrgico por laparotomía exploratoria evidenciándose hemoperitoneo más tumor que perfora útero. Se realiza histerectomía abdominal total. Se confirma diagnóstico presuntivo a través de estudio histopatológico que determina coriocarcinoma. Paciente no continua con tratamiento conociéndose posteriormente su deceso. Conclusiones: Se presenta este caso por ser una patología infrecuente con una complicación poco habitual como es la ruptura uterina por coriocarcinoma, al ser considerada una rareza su importancia radica en el diagnóstico oportuno y adecuado seguimiento del caso.

Splenic vessel bleeding in puerperium: a rare maternal near miss case

Splenic rupture is a very rare entity during pregnancy and puerperium. It has a very high maternal mortality if not diagnosed and managed in time. Here we are presenting a very rare case of splenic haemorrhage on day 5 lower segment caeserian section which was diagnosed and managed at RIMS, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

Blunt abdominal trauma: the experience in rural India and review of literature

Background: Blunt Abdominal trauma is one of the most common injuries caused due to road traffic accidents. The rapid increase in number of motor vehicles and its aftermath has caused rapid increase in number of victims due to blunt abdominal trauma. As the care of patients with blunt abdominal injuries is largely a surgical responsibility and abdominal injuries involving major hemorrhage from solid viscera constitute surgical emergencies. Abdominal blunt traumas represent a real diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to even a most experienced surgeon, thereby representing importance of its study. Early diagnosis and effective management help in decreasing mortality in blunt abdominal trauma.Methods: Prospective study of 50 patients admitted to the institute with history of Blunt Abdominal Trauma. After initial resuscitation of the patients, thorough assessments for injuries were carried out in all the patients. Documentation of patients, which included identification, history, clinical findings, diagnostic test, operative findings, operative procedures and complications during the stay in the hospital were all recorded on a Performa specially prepared. The management was decided depending upon history, clinical examination and investigations.Results: Males were predominantly affected, and most cases were between the age group of 21-40 years (76%). Majority of the patients (90%) presented with the complaint of abdominal pain followed by abdominal distension (56%). 36(60%) patients were managed conservatively while operative interventions were required in 24(40%) patients. The common surgeries performed in the patients included splenectomy, primary closure of perforation and resection and anastomosis of bowel. Majority of the patients (80%) were discharged within 20 days of admission. The mortality in present study was 13.3%.Conclusions: Blunt Abdominal Trauma is one of the important causes of morbidity and mortality in young adults. Immediate resuscitative measures, management of associated injuries and appropriate operative intervention are important parts of management of such cases.

Hemorragia obstétrica y rotura uterina por un embarazo intersticial. Reporte de un caso / Obstetric hemorrhage and uterine rupture due to an interstitial pregnancy. Report of a case

Resumen: ANTECEDENTES: El embarazo ectópico intersticial ocurre en 2.4% de los casos, quizá debido a la rotura uterina, con lo que se incrementa la morbilidad y mortalidad por hemorragia obstétrica. Los factores de riesgo son los mismos que para el embarazo ectópico tubárico. El tratamiento se establece en función del escenario clínico y deseo genésico de la paciente. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 31 años, que ingresó al servicio de Urgencias por dolor abdominal severo e incapacitante en el hipogastrio, con índice de choque de 1.3 y signos de irritación peritoneal. La ecografía reportó líquido libre en el hueco pélvico y el espacio de Morrison; el saco gestacional extrauterino se encontraba en el anexo izquierdo, el feto sin latido cardiaco, con longitud craneocaudal de 11 semanas de gestación. La laparotomía exploradora evidenció: hemoperitoneo de 2800 cc, rotura uterina en el cuerno derecho, de aproximadamente 8 x 6 cm, visualización del feto e integridad de la bolsa amniótica. Puesto que la paciente manifestó no desear más embarazos se decidió efectuar la histerectomía total abdominal. CONCLUSIONES: El embarazo ectópico intersticial comparte los mismos factores de riesgo que el embarazo tubárico. Hoy día se dispone de diversos métodos de diagnóstico; sin embargo, la detección oportuna permite implementar el tratamiento conservador a seguir y, así, disminuir la morbilidad y mortalidad materna.

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Interstitial ectopic pregnancy occurs in approximately 2.4% of all cases, this tubal portion is located in the proximal segment and shares the muscular portion of the uterus, due to its great myometrial compliance, it facilitates late diagnosis and its clinical presentation is By means of uterine rupture and with it an increase in morbidity and mortality due to obstetric hemorrhage, the risk factors are the same as for tubal ectopic pregnancy, treatment is assessed based on preserving fertility and according to the patient's clinical setting. CLINICAL CASE: A 31-year-old patient who went to the emergency department for severe and disabling abdominal pain in the hypogastrium, shock index 1.3, with signs of peritoneal irritation, ultrasound was performed, which reported free fluid in the pelvic cavity and Morrison space, extrauterine gestational sac at the level of the left annex, embryo without heartbeat, craniocaudal length of 11 weeks of gestation, exploratory laparotomy was performed, in which hemoperitoneum of 2800 cc was observed, uterine rupture in the right cornual region of approximately 8x6cm, with fetus e integrity of the amniotic sac adjacent to the uterine rupture, the patient reported satisfied parity, and therefore a total abdominal hysterectomy was decided. CONCLUSIONS: Interstitial ectopic pregnancy shares the same risk factors as tubal pregnancy. Today, we have various diagnostic aids, so the cornerstone is timely detection, which will allow conservative treatments to decrease maternal morbidity and mortality.

Hemoperitoneo secundario a la ruptura espontánea de una variz uterina en una paciente con embarazo a término: reporte de un caso y revisión bibliográfica / Hemoperitoneum secondary to spontaneous rupture of a uterine varice in a patient with a full-term pregnancy: A case report and literature review

Resumen: ANTECEDENTES: La ruptura de una variz útero-ovárica durante el embarazo es un evento poco frecuente, pero con importantes implicaciones en la morbilidad y mortalidad materna y neonatal. Puede acontecer en cualquier momento del embarazo, aunque su frecuencia se incrementa en el tercer trimestre y durante el parto. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 32 años, con 39 semanas de embarazo, en control prenatal, sin contratiempos, que acudió al servicio de Urgencias debido a un dolor abdominal generalizado e intenso, de dos horas de evolución. A la exploración física se encontraron: hipotensión, taquicardia y anemia moderada; hemoglobina de 8.9 g/dL y hematócrito de 35%. La evaluación fetal reportó: taquicardia y posterior bradicardia. Se decidió finalizar el embarazo por cesárea urgente, donde se objetivó hemoperitoneo de aproximadamente 1 L y sangrado activo procedente de la ruptura de un vaso en la parte posterior de la pared uterina que se suturó con puntos dobles. El desenlace materno y neonatal fue favorable. CONCLUSIONES: La rotura de las várices útero-ováricas puede originarse por hemoperitoneo masivo y resultar en consecuencias graves para la madre y el feto. La sospecha diagnóstica y la laparotomía de urgencia son decisivas para cohibir el sangrado y lograr un desenlace materno y fetal satisfactorios.

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The rupture of an utero-ovarian varicose vein during pregnancy is an infrequent event but it can have important implications for maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. It can occur at any time during pregnancy, although its frequency is increased in the third trimester and during labor. CLINICAL CASE: A single gestation of 39 weeks, with regular monitoring without incidents, who went to the emergency department for intense and generalized abdominal pain of two hours of evolution. The patient presented hypotension and tachycardia and moderate anemia with a hemoglobin of 8.9 g/dL and a hematocrit of 35%. Fetal monitoring showed fetal tachycardia with decreased variability and subsequent bradycardia. It was decided to end the pregnancy by an urgent caesarean section where a hemoperitoneum of approximately 1 liter was observed. As well, and active bleeding resulting from the rupture of a posterior uterine wall vein was noted and controlled with hemostatic sutures. The maternal and neonatal results were favorable. CONCLUSIONS: Spontaneous rupture of utero-ovarian varicose veins can be the cause of massive hemoperitoneum and can maternal and fetal serious consequences. A promptly suspected diagnosis and an urgent laparotomy are vital to restrain bleeding and achieve a good maternal and fetal result.