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Isolated Recurrent Hematotrachelos After Abdominal Myomectomy A Case Report

Authors :
Charalampos, Chatzicharalampous
Mary A, Bray
Source :
The Journal of reproductive medicine. 61(7-8)
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Isolated hematotrachelos is an ex- tremely rare condition. More commonly it is associated with hematometra and/or hematocolpos. It may devel- op secondary to congenital anomalies of the reproductive tract or may be an acquired condition following cervical surgery or manipulation. No case has been reported fol- lowing abdominal myomec- tomy.A 40-year-old, nul- ligravid woman was diag- nosed with isolated hemato- trachelos when she presented with severe abdominal pain following ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate. After the diagnosis was obtained, she recounted 2 similar presentations occurring months earlier. Both episodes had been attributed to gastroenteritis, but each had re- solved with "explosive" onset of menses. All 3 episodes plus 1 later recurrence happened within a 36-month period following an abdominal myomectomy.Acquired hematotrachelos is a rare condition, and the diagnosis is often missed. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of isolated, recurrent hematotrachelos following the use of a uterine manipulator cannula in association with an abdominal myomectomy.

Details

ISSN :
00247758
Volume :
61
Issue :
7-8
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Journal of reproductive medicine
Accession number :
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