Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

161e- 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:

Sagittal section of :
- Pregnant uterus.
- Fetus.
- Placenta.

Pathological Diagnosis :
- The placenta is completely separated.
- Big retro- placental haematoma.
- Subperitoneal haemorrhage.
- Extensive fissuring of the peritoneal surface.

Operative Diagnosis :
Post-mortem specimen.

Provisional Diagnosis :
Concealed accidental haemorrhage (Couvelair uterus).

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