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Introduction <p>In this report, we present a unique case of a stillbirth accompanied by significant unexplained retroperitoneal hematoma (RPH).</p> Patient Information <p>A 36-year-old patient at 31 6/7&#xa0;weeks of gestation was confirmed stillbirth accompanied by clinical signs&#xa0;of significant blood loss.</p> Diagnosis, Treatment and prognosis <p>After laparotomy and CTA examination, we clearly diagnosed the retroperitoneal hematoma. Arterial angiography revealed bleeding in the left inferior phrenic artery and an embolization was performed, successfully controlled the bleeding.</p> Discussion <p>This case gives&#xa0;clinician a clue for searching for the causes in pregnant women presenting with unexplained bleeding and provides some tips&#xa0;for searching for the bleeding vessels of retroperitoneal hematoma. It&#xa0;also suggests that the huge retroperitoneal hematoma&#xa0;might be a cause of stillbirth.</p>

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Case report: Inferior phrenic artery bleeding leading to retroperitoneal hematoma in a stillborn mother: diagnostic challenges and clinical implications

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    2025年7月3日

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  • Xin Tian,
  • Wenyao Li,
  • Lianchang Liu,
  • Duanrui Qiao

摘要

Introduction

In this report, we present a unique case of a stillbirth accompanied by significant unexplained retroperitoneal hematoma (RPH).

Patient Information

A 36-year-old patient at 31 6/7 weeks of gestation was confirmed stillbirth accompanied by clinical signs of significant blood loss.

Diagnosis, Treatment and prognosis

After laparotomy and CTA examination, we clearly diagnosed the retroperitoneal hematoma. Arterial angiography revealed bleeding in the left inferior phrenic artery and an embolization was performed, successfully controlled the bleeding.

Discussion

This case gives clinician a clue for searching for the causes in pregnant women presenting with unexplained bleeding and provides some tips for searching for the bleeding vessels of retroperitoneal hematoma. It also suggests that the huge retroperitoneal hematoma might be a cause of stillbirth.