Abstract
This case report describes a uterine rupture initially misinterpreted as acute appendicitis. Uterine rupture is a rare but serious obstetric complication, whereas acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain. The patient gave vaginal birth after previously having had a caesarean delivery. The following days she experienced persistent abdominal pain which was interpreted as acute appendicitis. Diagnostic laparoscopy found a normal appendix but a complete uterine rupture. The lesson to be learned from this case report is not to let the most common diagnoses overshadow the rare ones.
Original language | Danish |
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Article number | V05230301 |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 185 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 23 Oct 2023 |