Spontaneous rupture of a degenerated leiomyoma causing peritonitis and ileus during pregnancy: A case report
Abstract Degenerated leiomyomas can rupture during pregnancy, and leakage of the fluid causes peritonitis in rare cases. If peritonitis associated with a degenerated leiomyoma is observed, the occurrence of rupture of the leiomyoma should be considered.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3564 |
| Summary: | Abstract Degenerated leiomyomas can rupture during pregnancy, and leakage of the fluid causes peritonitis in rare cases. If peritonitis associated with a degenerated leiomyoma is observed, the occurrence of rupture of the leiomyoma should be considered. |
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| ISSN: | 2050-0904 |