BACKGROUND To derive an ultrasound-based prediction model for the quantification of haemoperitoneum in ectopic pregnancy (EP). METHODS Retrospective study of 89 patients operated upon EP between January 1999 and March 2003 in a French Gynaecology and Obstetrics department in a university hospital. Transvaginal sonograms, clinical and biological variables from patients with haemoperitoneum >/=...

We present a case of haemoperitoneum in a child, who presented with signs of acute abdomen with subacute intestinal obstruction. Abdominal paracentesis aspirated fresh blood. Ultrasound and CT scan abdomen showed loculated haemoperitoneum. A definitive diagnosis could not be made andan exploratory laparotomy was undertaken which revealed a large cystic lymphangioma of greater omentum with acute...

Haemoperitoneum in women of reproductive age usually suggests either ruptured ectopic pregnancy or ruptured ovarian cysts. Metastatic choriocarcinoma is considered the least common cause of haemoperitoneum in women of childbearing age. We report a rare case of pancreatic and hepatic metastasis of choriocarcinoma in a young, 30-year-old female who had delivered 10 months prior at term gestation ...

Unicornuate uterus with rudimentary horn is a rare type of uterine malformation associated with obstetrical complications. Rupture of pregnant rudimentary horn is the usual presentation resulting in severe haemoperitoneum with increased maternal morbidity, and at times, mortality. A case of ruptured rudimentary horn pregnancy in a 24-year-old, second gravida, is reported. Exploratory laparotomy...

Spontaneous haemoperitoneum in pregnancy, more especially idiopathic ones are rare and can be life threatening. We present a case of a 30 year old pregnant woman who at 29 weeks gestation developed spontaneous haemoperitoneum. An exploratory laparotomy was done which did not reveal the source of the bleeding. She subsequently had conservative management as an inpatient until term when she had e...

Objectives: To determine whether initial vital signs correlate with the amount of haemoperitoneum in patient with ruptured ectopic pregnancy presenting to accident and emergency department. Method: A retrospective study in a regional public hospital in Hong Kong. We retrospectively collected data of all patients with the diagnosis of rupture ectopic pregnancy (ICD-9-CM 633) from the period of J...

Meckel's diverticulum is a relatively common gastrointestinal entity which occasionally causes complications. Meckel's diverticulum is classically described to mimic acute appendicitis when inflamed as well as being a cause of unexplained luminal gastrointestinal bleeding. An unusual cause of spontaneous non traumatic haemoperitoneum found during surgery performed for a suspected acute appendic...

Acute cholecystitis is usually treated conservatively, and surgery performed electively. Complications of cholecystitis such as empyema and perforation may be difficult to diagnose preoperatively. Delay in diagnosis and subsequent operative intervention results in increased morbidity and mortality. Prompt recognition and management are necessary to improve the outcome. CASE REPORT. A 54-year-ol...

A case of Meckel's diverticulum presenting acutely with spontaneous haemoperitoneum is presented. This complication has not, to our knowledge, been previously reported.