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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Gynecology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Hemoperitoneum is a known complication in women of childbearing age undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD).
  • Bloody PD effluent is often minor, associated with menstruation or midcycle, and resolves spontaneously.
  • Persistent or severe hemoperitoneum necessitates a broad differential diagnosis due to potentially life-threatening causes.

Observation:

  • This report details two distinct episodes of hemoperitoneum in a single PD patient over 1.5 years.
  • The first episode's etiology is not specified, but the second was significantly more severe.
  • The second, dramatic episode was attributed to a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.

Findings:

  • A ruptured ectopic pregnancy was identified as the cause of severe hemoperitoneum in a PD patient.
  • This represents a novel and previously unreported etiology for hemoperitoneum in dialysis patients.
  • The case highlights the need for high clinical suspicion for ectopic pregnancy in this population.

Implications:

  • Ruptured ectopic pregnancy must be considered in the differential diagnosis of severe hemoperitoneum in PD patients.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for managing this life-threatening condition.
  • This case expands the understanding of hemoperitoneum causes in PD patients and emphasizes vigilant diagnosis.