Spontaneous uterine rupture in a primigravid woman in the early third trimester attributed to adenomyosis: A case report and review of the literature

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This case report details a spontaneous uterine rupture in a primigravid woman's unscarred uterus during early third trimester pregnancy, ultimately attributed to adenomyosis.

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We report a rare case of spontaneous uterine rupture of an unscarred uterus caused by adenomyosis in the early third trimester. A 33-year-old primigravid woman was referred to our department because of severe acute abdominal pain and signs and symptoms of hemorrhagic shock. Ultrasound exanimation performed at admission revealed a living, intrauterine fetus of 28 weeks gestational age with reduced amniotic fluid and presence of free peritoneal fluid. The fetal heart rate was non-reassuring with variable decelerations and severe fetal bradycardia. Emergency cesarean section revealed massive hemoperitoneum and complete rupture in the uterine fundus. Subtotal peripartum hysterectomy with conservation of adnexae was performed. Histological examination revealed adenomyosis at the site of uterine rupture.

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adenomyosis

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Adenomyosis Uterine Rupture Uterus Adenomyosis Adult Female Gravidity Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Trimester, Third Uterine Rupture Uterine Rupture Uterus

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