A Rare Case of Broad Ligament Hematoma Following Vaginal Delivery.
atypical presentations
broad ligament
broad ligament hematoma
hematoma
normal vaginal delivery
postpartum hemorrhage
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jun 2024
Jun 2024
Historique:
received:
03
05
2024
accepted:
10
06
2024
medline:
15
7
2024
pubmed:
15
7
2024
entrez:
15
7
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
This case report explores a rare complication of broad ligament hematoma post-vaginal delivery, emphasizing the importance of prompt intervention in cases of postpartum hemorrhage with atypical presentations. A 22-year-old primigravida, at 39 weeks with hypothyroidism, presented with intermittent abdominal pain and normal fetal movements. After a normal vaginal delivery with a right mediolateral episiotomy, she developed intense perineal pain and hypotension due to a broad ligament hematoma. The surgical intervention included the evacuation of the hematoma, laparotomy, and internal iliac artery ligation. The postoperative care involved treatment for a methicillin-resistant
Identifiants
pubmed: 39006580
doi: 10.7759/cureus.62205
pmc: PMC11244728
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e62205Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2024, Mathesan et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.