Nontraumatic massive hemoperitoneum from melanoma metastatic to the uterus.
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.
Marschall
Jeff
J
Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Sask.
Kennedy
Renée S
RS
Kanthan
Rani
R
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