Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

161a- Concealed accidental haemorrhage (Couvelair uterus).


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Description Concealed accidental haemorrhage (Couvelair uterus).
Author Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Copyright Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine

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Anatomical Diagnosis :
A specimen shows:

- Uterus.
- Tubes & ovaries.

Pathological Diagnosis :
- Subperitoneal haemorrhage.
- Extensive fissuring of the peritoneal surface (i.e. incomplete rupture uterus).

Operative Diagnosis :
Post-mortem specimen.

Provisional Diagnosis :
Concealed accidental haemorrhage (Couvelair uterus).

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