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A case of massive vulvar oedema due to septic pubic symphysitis complicating pregnancy
Author(s) -
LAWFORD Alice M.,
SCOTT Katherine,
LUST Karin
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.2010.01227.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , sepsis , surgery , first trimester , obstetrics , fetus , genetics , biology
We present a case of pyogenic pubic symphysitis presenting in the third trimester with progressive suprapubic pain, fever and massive vulvar oedema. This case demonstrates a rare, but important cause of sepsis in pregnancy, which, if not recognised and treated promptly, may result in significant morbidity.