Intrapartum uterine rupture.
The association between diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure in utero and uterine malformations resulting in poor reproductive performance is well established. A case is presented of uterine rupture in a patient exposed to DES in utero who had no known predisposing factors for uterine rupture.
Adams
D M
DM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York.
Druzin
M L
ML
Cederqvist
L L
LL
D000328:Adult; D004054:Diethylstilbestrol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000209:etiology*
D004054:Diethylstilbestrol