fallopian tubal rupture
Ruptured
ectopic pregnancy. Axial post-contrast MDCT revealed a pelvic rounded cyst-like structure with peripheral enhancement due to the extrauterine gestational sac (white arrow).
Fallopian tube rupture is most often a complication of a tubal ectopic pregnancy where the pregnancy breaks open due to progressive growth. It can potentially lead to shock.
Pathology
Risk factors
Factors that raise the risk for a tubal rupture in a given tubal ectopic pregnancy include :
- history of pelvic surgery: tubal injury
- ovulation induction
- bilateral tubal ligation
- history of pelvic inflammatory disease
- previous ectopic pregnancy
- intrauterine contraceptive device use
- high beta-HCG levels: >5,000 mIU/ml
Radiographic features
Ultrasound
Can show a large amount of free peritoneal fluid and/or hemoperitoneum.
Siehe auch:
- Hydrosalpinx
- tubal ectopic pregnancy
- Intrauterinpessar
- Unterleibsentzündung
- Morgagni-Hydatide
- Ovarialtorsion
- tubal spasm
- haematosalpinx
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