Emergency laparoscopic myomectomy in a rare case of hemoperitoneum from uterine leiomyoma

Kavitha Yogini D.; Vishnu Priya G.; Sai Dharshini; Vijayalakshmi

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20234100

Authors

Kavitha Yogini D. Department of Endogynecology, GEM hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Vishnu Priya G. Department of Endogynecology, GEM hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Sai Dharshini Department of Endogynecology, GEM hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Vijayalakshmi Department of Endogynecology, GEM hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20234100

Keywords:

Gynaecological emergencies, Hemoperitoneum, Laparoscopy, Emergency myomectomy

Abstract

The most common benign tumour in reproductive age group –uterine leiomyoma can rarely present with bleeding into the peritoneal cavity leading to hemodynamic instability. A 36-year parous woman presented with acute abdomen and hypovolemic shock. Pregnancy test reported to be negative. Emergency laparoscopy was done and detected to have a surface bleeder and emergency laparoscopic myomectomy done.

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