Diagnosis:
Uterine Rupture
Answers:
1. What ”medical condition” should be included in this females history?
Pregnancy
2. Diagnosis?
Uterine Rupture
Explanation:
Imaging appearance:
- Fetus high and transverse orientation (arrows)
- No fetal heart tones on initial exam
Rare, 0.05% of major trauma
Prior C-section or penetrating trauma increases risk
Full thickness rupture causes massive hemoperitoneum
- High maternal (10%) and fetal (100%) mortality
Obstetrical emergency
- Often requiring hysterectomy
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