Spontaneous rupture of an unscarred uterus in a woman at 37 weeks of pregnancy with abdominal pain: a case report

AJOG Glob Rep. 2022 Aug 6;2(4):100082. doi: 10.1016/j.xagr.2022.100082. eCollection 2022 Nov.

Abstract

A 34-year-old gravida 2, para 1 woman at 37+4 weeks of pregnancy presented with abdominal pain. She had no medical history. Complete examination was unremarkable. After hours of monitoring, the patient abruptly deteriorated. An emergency cesarean delivery revealed a ruptured uterus with significant issues. Cautious monitoring is essential for such patients with atypical pain.

Keywords: Case report; Pregnancy; Unscarred uterus; Uterine rupture.

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  • Case Reports