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Case report: Inferior phrenic artery bleeding leading to retroperitoneal hematoma in a stillborn mother: diagnostic
Xin Tian1, Wenyao Li2, Lianchang Liu2
1The Second Hospital of Jilin University, No. 4026 Yatai Street, Nanguan District, Changchun City, Jilin Province, China. xintian33@jlu.edu.cn.
Introduction:
In this report, we present a unique case of a stillbirth accompanied by significant unexplained retroperitoneal hematoma (RPH).
Patient Information:
A 36-year-old patient at 31 6/7 weeks of gestation was confirmed stillbirth accompanied by clinical signs of significant blood loss.
Diagnosis, Treatment And Prognosis:
After laparotomy and CTA examination, we clearly diagnosed the retroperitoneal hematoma. Arterial angiography revealed bleeding in the left inferior phrenic artery and an embolization was performed, successfully controlled the bleeding.
Discussion:
This case gives clinician a clue for searching for the causes in pregnant women presenting with unexplained bleeding and provides some tips for searching for the bleeding vessels of retroperitoneal hematoma. It also suggests that the huge retroperitoneal hematoma might be a cause of stillbirth.
