Degenerated Cystic Uterine Myoma Mimicking Postpartum Haemoperitonium

Abstract

Haemoperitoneum due to spontaneous haemorrhage of intraleiomyoma is a very rare complication of uterine myoma. Acute complications of uterine myoma are seldom seen, but it may be fatal. We hereby report case of a female, who presented with abdominal pain and distension, postpratum, found to have degenerated cystic uterine myoma, mimicking postpartum haemoperitonium.

Keywords

• Cystic degeneration
• Myoma uteri
• Intrauterine haematoma