Massive hemoperitoneum from endometriosis of the fallopian tube. A case report.

Oz Harmanli, Harmanli OH, O H Harmanli, Chatwani A, A Chatwani, Ashwin Chatwani, James G. Caya, J G Caya, Caya JG
The Journal of reproductive medicine · 1998 · vol. 43(8) , pp. 716–8 · PMID:9749429 · W152807316
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This case report describes massive hemoperitoneum in a healthy 29-year-old woman caused by bleeding from tubal endometriosis, highlighting endometriosis as a potential cause of hemoperitoneum after excluding pregnancy.

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BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a common gynecologic disease that usually presents with pelvic pain and infertility in the reproductive years. It can be complicated by bleeding, such as hematuria or hemoptysis; however, acute massive hemoperitoneum caused by tubal endometriosis without any concomitant disorder has not been reported previously. CASE: An unusual case of massive hemoperitoneum led to preshock as a result of bleeding from a tubal endometriosis implant in a previously healthy 29-year-old woman without previous history suggesting endometriosis. CONCLUSION: Although the most common gynecologic cause of hemoperitoneum in a reproductive-age woman is ruptured ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis should also be considered, especially after exclusion of pregnancy.

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endometriosisinfertility

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Endometriosis Fallopian Tube Diseases Hemoperitoneum Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Fallopian Tube Diseases Fallopian Tube Diseases Female Hemoperitoneum Humans

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