Spontaneous rupture of an ovarian artery aneurysm.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 19027094.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.09.875.
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Abstract
Spontaneous rupture of an ovarian artery aneurysm is rare and is thought to be related to pregnancy or uterine fibroids. A patient without fibroids presented with extreme pain during normal menstruation. Ruptured ovarian artery aneurysm should be suspected in a multiparous woman with flank or abdominal pain and peritoneal signs.
Medical subject headings
- Abdominal Pain
- Aneurysm, Ruptured
- Ovary
- Peritonitis
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed