title: Nontraumatic massive hemoperitoneum from melanoma metastatic to the uterus.
abstract: We have reported a case of nontraumatic massive hemoperitoneum caused by melanoma metastatic to the uterus that was readily managed with surgery. We believe this strategy provided effective palliation, improved quality of life and potentially prolonged survival for this patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Sask.
authors.forename: Jeff
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marschall
authors.forename: Renée S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Kennedy
authors.forename: Rani
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kanthan
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D008545:Melanoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000556:secondary; D008875:Middle Aged; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery