ABSTRACT
We describe a case of recurrent uterine rupture at the site of a previous rupture. Our patient had a history of right interstitial pregnancy with spontaneous uterine fundal rupture at 18 weeks of pregnancy. During her subsequent pregnancy, she was monitored closely by a senior consultant obstetrician. The patient presented at 34 weeks with right hypochondriac pain. She was clinically stable and fetal monitoring showed no signs of fetal distress. Ultrasonography revealed protrusion of the intact amniotic membranes in the abdominal cavity at the uterine fundus. Uterine rupture is a rare but hazardous obstetric complication. High levels of caution should be exercised in patients with a history of prior uterine rupture, as they may present with atypical symptoms. Ultrasonography could provide valuable information in such cases where there is an elevated risk of uterine rupture at the previous rupture site.
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Pregnancy Complications/diagnostic imaging , Uterine Rupture/diagnostic imaging , Abdominal Pain , Adult , Amnion/diagnostic imaging , Amnion/pathology , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Laparotomy , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Outcome , Recurrence , Ultrasonography , Uterus/diagnostic imaging , Uterus/pathologyABSTRACT
⺠This is a case of central PNET arising from a mature teratoma in the ovary in pregnancy. ⺠Fertility sparing surgery can be considered for early stage PNET of the ovary.
