Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2011 Apr;54(4):205-209. 10.5468/KJOG.2011.54.4.205.

A case of spontaneous retroperitoneal hemamtoma in pregnant woman

• Cho SS
• Kim YH
• Kim JW
• Cho HY
• Song TB

• KMID: 2013239
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2011.54.4.205

Abstract

Spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma in pregnant woman is extremely rare entity which has not been reported. Although this condition can lead to lethal situation, there is no definite diagnostic tool and treatment for patients with retroperitoneal hematoma. We present a case of spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma in a pregnant woman who recovered without any operation or intervention.

Keyword

Retroperitoneum; Hematoma; Pregnant woman

MeSH Terms

Female
Hematoma
Humans
Pregnant Women

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A, B) Abdominal CT: There is a large amount hematoma (triangles) in Retroperitoneal space (mainly right side) which compresses the inferior vena cava (IVC) (arrow: IVC is collapsed).

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  Fig. 2 (A) Inferior vena cavography. (B) Low abdominal aortography. (C-F) Internal iliac artery angiography & vein venography. (A-F) There is no extravasation or aneurysm in vessels.

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  Fig. 3 (A) Ultrasonography at 14 days of hospital treatment. (B) At 28 days of hospital treatment. More decreased size of retroperitoneal hematoma.

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  Fig. 4 During performing cesarean section, we could not find any lesion like hematoma.

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