Puerperal vulvovaginal hematoma: sonographic findings with MRI correlation.
Puerperal hematomas are a major complication of delivery. Little information about the role of sonography in the management of puerperal hematomas is available in the English literature. We report a case of a vulvovaginal hematoma that developed subsequent to vaginal delivery and that was managed conservatively using sonography. Our report includes the sonographic follow-up of the lesion with MRI correlation. The present case report suggests that sonography has a role in the detection and follow-up of the condition, with MRI providing a more detailed mapping of the lesion and excluding any retroperitoneal involvement.
Guerriero
Stefano
S
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cagliari, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio, Via Ospedale 46, 09124, Italy.
Ajossa
Silvia
S
Bargellini
Roberta
R
Amucano
Giovanni
G
Marongiu
Donatella
D
Melis
Gian Benedetto
GB
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology