| Literature DB >> 27298665 |
Haruka Kawano1, Junichi Hasegawa1, Masamitsu Nakamura1, Daisuke Maruyama1, Tatsuya Arakaki1, Ayako Ono2, Yasufumi Miyake2, Akihiko Sekizawa1.
Abstract
Uterine inversion is a rare condition that is accompanied by massive hemorrhaging and shock, resulting in a maternal emergency. The diagnosis of uterine inversion is often difficult due to massive postpartum hemorrhaging. Ultrasonography is useful for the diagnosis in such conditions, but we do not often encounter typical ultrasonographic images in uterine inversion because it occurs rarely. In the present case report of uterine inversion, we demonstrate the typical ultrasonographic findings of uterine inversion.Entities:
Keywords: Obstetric hemorrhage; Placenta accreta; Transabdominal ultrasound; Uterine inversion
Year: 2016 PMID: 27298665 PMCID: PMC4894026 DOI: 10.14740/jocmr2538w
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Med Res ISSN: 1918-3003