Death due to Ruptured Tubal Pregnancy - A case report

Abstract : Ruptured tubal pregnancy is a life threatening surgical emergency. It is the most common cause of first trimester morbidity, mortality and major cause of early fetal wastage. Modern improved diagnostic techniques and multimodality management drastically reduced death from ruptured ectopic pregnancy. A Postmortem examination was done on a 29 yr old female body with the history of sudden onset of acute severe abdominal pain, vomiting and missed period for 5 days. Postmortem examination revealed massive intraperitoneal hemorrhage and ruptured left fallopian tube. Microscopic examination of the ruptured segment of the fallopian tube confirmed ectopic implantation. Keyword :Ruptured tubal pregnancy, Intraperitoneal hemorrhage.