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Kang, Han, Choi, Ann, and Cha: A case of retroperitoneal hematoma caused by left ovarian artery rupture following mild blunt trauma
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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2012; 55(6): 441-444.

Published online: 16 June 2012

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2012.55.6.441

A case of retroperitoneal hematoma caused by left ovarian artery rupture following mild blunt trauma

Ji Young Kang, MD1, Myeung Seok Han, MD1, Il Jung Choi, MD2, Hyun Sook Ann, MD3, Moon Seok Cha, MD1

1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.

2Charmjoun Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Jinju, Korea.

3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ilsin Christian Hospital, Busan, Korea.

Corresponding author: Moon-Seok Cha, MD. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, 26 Daesingongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan 602-715, Korea. Tel: +82-51-240-5098, Fax: +82-51-244-9553, mscha@dau.ac.kr

Received 13 February 2012       Accepted 2 April 2012

Copyright © 2012. Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Abstract

Rupture of the ovarian artery is a rare but life-threatening injury and most often associated with pregnancy. It is hard to find a case of ovarian artery rupture associated with blunt trauma. We report a case of retroperitoneal hematoma caused by rupture of left ovarian artery occurred after abdominal blunt trauma including brief review of the literatures.

Keywords: Ovarian artery rupture, Blunt trauma

Figures and Tables

Fig. 1
Abdominal computed tomography scan on the 2nd day after trauma. It shows retroperitoneal hematoma in left anterior pararenal space (arrow). The contrast media in not estravasated to left retroperitoneal hematoma.
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Fig. 2
Computed tomography (CT) angiography on the 8th day after trauma. There was aggravated left retroperitoneal hematoma (circles) than previous CT scan. There was extravasation of contrast media around left ovarian artery (arrow).
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Fig. 3
Abdominal pelvic computed tomography scan on the 8th day after operation. It shows decreased size of retroperitoneal hematoma in left anterior pararenal space (circles). The contrast media is not estravasated to left retroperitoneal hematoma.
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