Couvelaire uterus - A case report

Journal Title: International Archives of Integrated Medicine - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 3

Abstract

“Couvelaire uterus” or “Utero-placental apoplexy” is a rare complication of severe forms of placental abruption. It occurs when vascular damage within the placenta causes hemorrhage that progresses to and infiltrates the wall of the uterus. We presented here rare case of 23 years old female with Couvelaire uterus.

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Mahendra G, Ravindra S. Pukale, Vijayalakshmi S, Dr. Priya

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Mahendra G, Ravindra S. Pukale, Vijayalakshmi S, Dr. Priya (2015). Couvelaire uterus - A case report. International Archives of Integrated Medicine, 2(3), 142-145. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-529135