Non-puerperal uterine inversion associated with myomatosis

SUMMARY Uterine inversion is an uncommon complication of the puerperium and it is an even rarer complication of the non-puerperal period. In this way, uterine inversions are classified into two groups, being of puerperal origin due to obstetric problems and non-puerperal origin due to gynecological problems. In general, a non-puerperal uterine inversion occurs as a possible complication of a sub mucosal leiomyoma, after an expansive process, a dilation of the cervix occurs and thus its protuberance over the vaginal canal.

RESUMO A inversão uterina é uma complicação incomum do puerpério e é uma complicação ainda mais rara do período não puerperal. Dessa forma, as inversões uterinas são classificadas em dois grupos, sendo as de origem puerperal decorrentes de problemas obstétricos e as inversões de origem não puerperal decorrentes de problemas ginecológicos. Em geral, a inversão uterina não puerperal decorre como uma possível complicação de um leiomioma submucoso — após o processo expansivo, ocorre a dilatação do colo uterino e, dessa forma, a sua protusão sobre o canal vaginal.

Acute Inversion of Uterus in Obstetrics.

Uterine inversion is an uncommon and unpredictable but potentially life threatening obstetric emergency. The typical presentation is that of severe postpartum haemorrhage and shock along with a mass either felt in the vagina or protruding outside the introitus. Early recognition and prompt management (by teamwork) by simultaneous correction of shock and repositioning of the inverted uterus are imperative in order to minimize the potential for maternal morbidity and mortality. There is a need for skills and drills training because of the rarity of acute inversion. Here is a present a case report of acute inversion of uterus following vaginal delivery and its management. The accompanying review of the literature provides helpful insights into the diagnosis and optimal management of this potentially life threatening condition.

Inversión uterina puerperal crónica / Chronic puerperal uterine inversion

La inversión uterina es una entidad clínica poco frecuente y grave, descrita como una emergencia obstétrica relacionada con las complicaciones del tercer estadio del parto que necesita tratamiento inmediato, habitualmente quirúrgico. Con este artículo se pretende demostrar a la comunidad científica algunos elementos relacionados con esta, pues es probable que por su baja incidencia, generaciones actuales de obstetras no alcancen asistir una paciente con esta complicación, además por la ausencia de reportes nacionales relacionados con esta entidad. Se presenta una paciente que acudió al hospital, a los 2 meses después del parto, se diagnosticó una inversión uterina puerperal crónica grado II, fue necesario realizar la histerectomía total como tratamiento definitivo, lograron conservarse ambos anejos. La forma de presentación atípica en el cuadro clínico de esta paciente y la posibilidad de mostrar una evidencia gráfica de su presentación clínica y tratamiento quirúrgico, motivaron la presentación de este trabajo.

Uterine inversion is a rare and severe clinical entity described related to obstetric emergency in labor third stage complications, which needs immediate treatment, usually surgery. This article aims to show the scientific community some elements related to this, since it is likely that due to its low incidence, current generations of obstetricians do not assist patients with this complication, apart from the absence of national reports related to this entity. A patient came to the hospital 2 months after delivery, A chronic puerperal uterine inversion grade II was diagnosed. Total hysterectomy was necessary to perform as definitive treatment, achieving to retain both ovaries. The atypical presentation in this patient clinical condition and the ability to display graphic evidence of its clinical presentation and surgical treatment led to the presentation of this paper.