Spontaneous hemoperitoneum during pregnancy: three case reports and literature review

Cir Cir. 2023;91(3):422-426. doi: 10.24875/CIRU.21000757.

Abstract

Objectives: This case report presented cases with spontaneous hemoperitoneum during pregnancy.

Case report: Case 1 presented with acute abdominal pain with signs of shock. Cases 2 and 3 both presented with stable vital signs and the sudden decline of fetal heart rate. Cesarean section was performed at 27, 36+4, and 34 gestational weeks, respectively. Bleeding sites were founded on the surface of the uterus or the parametrium. The perinatal outcome was stillbirth, live birth, and neonatal severe asphyxia.

Conclusion: Careful physical examination, strict monitoring of vital signs, and timely surgical intervention are critical for improving the prognosis.

Objetivo: Este caso clínico presentó casos con hemoperitoneo espontáneo durante el embarazo.

Reporte del caso: El caso 1 presentó dolor abdominal agudo con signos de shock, los casos 2 y 3 se presentaron ambos con signos vitales estables y la disminución repentina de la frecuencia cardíaca fetal. La cesárea se realizó a las 27, 36 + 4 y 34 semanas de gestación, respectivamente. Los sitios de sangrado se encontraron en la superficie del útero o el parametrio.

Conclusión: Un control estricto de los signos vitales y una intervención quirúrgica oportuna son fundamentales para mejorar el pronóstico.

Keywords: Endometriosis; Hemorragia intraabdominal; Intra-abdominal hemorrhage; Rotura vascular de la superficie uterina; Uterine surface vascular ruptura.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cesarean Section* / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Hemoperitoneum* / etiology
  • Hemoperitoneum* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pregnancy
  • Prognosis