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First-trimester uterine rupture from a placenta percreta. A case report
Hung-Shuo Liang1, Cherng-Jye Jeng, Tzong-Chyi Sheen
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Background:
Cesarean scar pregnancy complicated by placenta percreta and uterine rupture is an uncommon gynecologic emergency.
Case:
A woman presenting with abdominal pain and shock was found to have a cesarean scar pregnancy complicated by placenta percreta and uterine rupture.
Conclusion:
Implantation within a cesarean scar may cause placenta percreta, leading to uterine rupture in the first trimester and mimicking other gynecologic emergencies.
