Faisal Alturki1, Vincent Ponette2, Louis-Martin Boucher2. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University, Montréal, QC. Electronic address: Faisal.i.turki@gmail.com. 2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Retroperitoneal hematomas are rare in obstetrics. CASE PRESENTATION: A 36-year-old female presented two days following uncomplicated non-traumatic spontaneous vaginal delivery with an acute onset of severe left lower quadrant abdominal pain. The patient was hypotensive, tachycardic, and febrile. The hemoglobin dropped post delivery to 75 g/L. A non-contrast CT scan revealed a retroperitoneal hematoma. MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOME: Conservative management approaches resulted in spontaneous remission of the retroperitoneal hematoma.
INTRODUCTION:Retroperitoneal hematomas are rare in obstetrics. CASE PRESENTATION: A 36-year-old female presented two days following uncomplicated non-traumatic spontaneous vaginal delivery with an acute onset of severe left lower quadrant abdominal pain. The patient was hypotensive, tachycardic, and febrile. The hemoglobin dropped post delivery to 75 g/L. A non-contrast CT scan revealed a retroperitoneal hematoma. MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOME: Conservative management approaches resulted in spontaneous remission of the retroperitoneal hematoma.