SEPTIC PERITONITIS SECONDARY TO A RUPTURED ENDOMETRIOMA - A CASE REPORT
M.H.F. Van Den Hurk and Darren J. Porter*
ABSTRACT
Endometriomas are cysts formed by the products of haemorrhaging ectopic endometrial tissue. Rupture of these cysts is a rare occurrence, with an estimated incidence of less than 3%.[1] Presentation with septic peritonitis secondary to cyst rupture is extremely uncommon.[1] We report the case of a 28year old female presenting with septic peritonitis secondary to a ruptured endometrioma.
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