Title of article :
Spontaneous Uterine Perforation Caused by Pyometra: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Yousefi, Zohreh Ghaem Hospital - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Sharifi, Noorieh Ghaem Hospital - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Morshedy, Maryam Ghaem Hospital - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Introduction: Pyometra is an accumulation of purulent material or pus in the uterine cavity. Spontaneous perforation of uterus by pyometra is rare. This is a clinical presentation and management of a spontaneous perforation of uterine caused by pyometra.
Case Presentation: This is a case report on spontaneously perforated associated with pyometra secondary to cervical malignancy. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy with total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
Conclusions: Spontaneous rupture of pyometra duo to cervical cancer in cases of acute abdomen in elderly patients should be considered
Keywords :
Pyometra , Uterine Perforation , Acute Abdomen , Postmenopause
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
