Spontaneous uterine perforation caused by pyometra : a case report

Joint Authors

Yusufi, Zuhriah
Shurayfi, Nuriah
Murshidi, Maryam

Source

Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal

Issue

Vol. 16, Issue 9 (30 Sep. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.

Publisher

Iranian Hospital

Publication Date

2014-09-30

Country of Publication

United Arab Emirates

No. of Pages

3

Main Subjects

Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences

Topics

Abstract EN

Introduction : Pyometra is an accumulation of purulent material or pus in the uterine cavity.

Spontaneous perforation of uterus by pyometra is rare.

This is a clinical presentation and management of a spontaneous perforation of uterine caused by pyometra. Case Presentation : This is a case report on spontaneously perforated associated with pyometra secondary to cervical malignancy.

The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy with total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Conclusions : Spontaneous rupture of pyometra duo to cervical cancer in cases of acute abdomen in elderly patients should be considered.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Yusufi, Zuhriah& Shurayfi, Nuriah& Murshidi, Maryam. 2014. Spontaneous uterine perforation caused by pyometra : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 16, no. 9, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-407903

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Shurayfi, Nuriah…[et al.]. Spontaneous uterine perforation caused by pyometra : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 16, no. 9 (Sep. 2014), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-407903

American Medical Association (AMA)

Yusufi, Zuhriah& Shurayfi, Nuriah& Murshidi, Maryam. Spontaneous uterine perforation caused by pyometra : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2014. Vol. 16, no. 9, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-407903

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 3

Record ID

BIM-407903