Ruptured ovarian artery aneurysm complicating a term vaginal delivery

South Med J. 1993 Sep;86(9):1073-4. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199309000-00023.

Abstract

Ruptured ovarian artery aneurysm is rare. Of the eight cases previously reported, seven were diagnosed postpartum. Our case of a ruptured right ovarian artery aneurysm was associated with massive retroperitoneal bleeding. The probable time of rupture could be traced to the second stage of labor. This case indicates the need for early evaluation of atypical flank pain during labor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / physiopathology*
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Obstetric Labor Complications / diagnosis
  • Obstetric Labor Complications / physiopathology*
  • Obstetric Labor Complications / surgery
  • Pregnancy