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Cervical varix with placenta previa totalis
Author(s) -
Kumazawa Yukiyo,
Shimizu Dai,
Hosoya Naoko,
Hirano Hideto,
Ishiyama Koichi,
Tanaka Toshinobu
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1447-0756
pISSN - 1341-8076
DOI - 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2007.00553.x
Subject(s) - medicine , varix , placenta previa , complication , gestation , vaginal bleeding , obstetrics , varices , surgery , pregnancy , placenta , fetus , cirrhosis , biology , genetics
A cervical varix during pregnancy is a very rare complication. It can lead to hemorrhage and may result in significant morbidity. Furthermore, appropriate management has not yet been established. We present a case of a cervical varix with placenta previa totalis. A 30‐year‐old woman with placenta previa totalis also had a cervical varix without bleeding. At 32 weeks' gestation, massive hemorrhage from the cervical varix occurred. A vaginal pack controlled the bleeding, and a cesarean section was subsequently carried out because of uncontrollable uterine contractions. A 1655 g female infant was delivered; the estimated blood loss was 1814 mL. The cervical varix decreased dramatically in size. In conclusion, presented herein is a rare case of a cervical varix, which had a successful outcome.