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Liv Dyrved1, Helene Perregaard1

  • 1Kirurgisk Afdeling, Københavns Universitetshospital - Nordsjællands Hospital.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|November 3, 2023
PubMed
Summary

A rare uterine rupture was initially mistaken for common appendicitis in a patient with a history of C-section. This case highlights the importance of considering uncommon diagnoses in postpartum abdominal pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Uterine rupture is a rare but life-threatening obstetric emergency.
  • Acute appendicitis is a frequent cause of abdominal pain, often leading to diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with persistent abdominal pain following vaginal birth after a prior cesarean delivery.
  • Initial clinical assessment suggested acute appendicitis as the cause of pain.

Findings:

  • Diagnostic laparoscopy revealed a normal appendix, ruling out appendicitis.
  • A complete uterine rupture was identified as the source of the patient's abdominal pain.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the critical need to consider rare obstetric complications even when common diagnoses are suspected.
  • Clinicians should maintain a broad differential diagnosis for postpartum abdominal pain, especially in high-risk patients.
  • Early recognition and management of uterine rupture are crucial for maternal outcomes.

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