Non-puerperal Uterine Inversion Presented with Hypovolemic Shock

J Menopausal Med. 2016 Dec;22(3):184-187. doi: 10.6118/jmm.2016.22.3.184. Epub 2016 Dec 31.

Abstract

We report a non-puerperal uterine inversion with nulliparous women caused by huge pedunculated submucosal fibroid. Massive bleeding from protruding mass through vagina brought the heart to stop in 42-year-old nulliparous woman. She became cardiopulmonary resuscitation survivor in emergency room and then underwent laparotomy which ended in successful myomectomy rather than hysterectomy considering her demand for future fertility. Meticulous and adequate fluid therapy and transfusion was also administered to recover from hypovolemic status. Pathologic report confirmed benign submucosal fibroid with degeneration, necrosis and abscess formation. Thus, clinician should be aware of uterine inversion when encountered with huge protruding vaginal mass and consider uterus-preserving management as surgical option when the future fertility is concerned.

Keywords: Fertility; Hypovolemia; Leiomyoma; Shock; Uterine inversion.

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  • Case Reports