title: Silent uterine rupture of scarred uterus--an unusual presentation as amniocele.
abstract: Obstetricians should be aware of the possibility of silent rupture of scarred uterus. Ultrasound has an important role in the diagnosis of silent uterine rupture. A case of silent uterine rupture with foetal demise, that remained undiagnosed for many weeks, is described.
authors.forename: Aisha Syed
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Wali
authors.forename: Tahira Yasmeen
authors.initials: TY
authors.lastname: Naru
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000650:Amnion; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis*