Placental Abruption Revealed by Hemoperitoneum: A Case Report

Abstract

Abstract Background Hemoperitoneum is a life-threatening surgical emergency. Diagnosis of the cause is often difficult, in particular, during pregnancy when it may be either obstetric or nonobstetric. Case We report the case of a hemoperitoneum caused by the backflow of blood through a uterine tube, due to placental abruption. Conclusion Hemoperitoneum in pregnant women with no other signs can reveal placental abruption. The difficulty in identifying the cause may delay appropriate management.

Keywords

• placental abruption
• hemoperitoneum
• fetal heart rate
• abnormalities
• couvelaire