Spontaneous Rupture of an Ovarian Artery Aneurysm: A Rare Postpartum Complication
Joint Authors
Enakpene, Christopher A.
Stern, Toni
Barzallo Salazar, Marco J.
Mukherjee, Pradip
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Spontaneous rupture of an ovarian artery aneurysm is a rare but usually life-threatening event.
It is most often associated with pregnancy or fibroids.
Our case followed a normal vaginal delivery and then a delayed presentation with features similar to other less life-threatening postpartum conditions.
The diagnosis could have been missed but for the meticulous and timely interventions which avoided catastrophic outcome.
Case.
This is a case of a multiparous woman with rupture of a left ovarian artery aneurysm, causing massive retroperitoneal hemorrhage and hematoma that required a combination of arterial embolization, percutaneous CT scan guided drainage, and surgical evacuation of the hematoma.
Conclusion.
Spontaneous rupture of ovarian artery should be considered as one of the differential diagnoses in the immediate postpartum period especially when the clinical symptoms do not correlate with the amount of blood loss.
A high index of suspicion, prompt diagnosis, intervention, and a multidisciplinary approach in the management were the elements of a successful outcome in this case.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Enakpene, Christopher A.& Stern, Toni& Barzallo Salazar, Marco J.& Mukherjee, Pradip. 2016. Spontaneous Rupture of an Ovarian Artery Aneurysm: A Rare Postpartum Complication. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101477
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Enakpene, Christopher A.…[et al.]. Spontaneous Rupture of an Ovarian Artery Aneurysm: A Rare Postpartum Complication. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101477
American Medical Association (AMA)
Enakpene, Christopher A.& Stern, Toni& Barzallo Salazar, Marco J.& Mukherjee, Pradip. Spontaneous Rupture of an Ovarian Artery Aneurysm: A Rare Postpartum Complication. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101477
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101477