Spontaneous Uterine Rupture Secondary to Pyometra in a Postmenopausal Patient
Pyometra is the accumulation of purulent material in the endometrial cavity. It is an uncommon condition in postmenopausal women that can lead to uterine rupture, a complication with high mortality if not treated promptly. Imaging studies, particularly computed tomography (CT), play a fundamental role in diagnosing this condition and excluding more common pathologies. We present the case of an 86-year-old female patient with an acute abdomen secondary to uterine rupture due to pyometra diagnosed via CT.
Authors
- J Alanís
- Olallo Morales
- Marcelo Valdés Hernández
- A Silva
- Luis Alberto Solís García
Institutions
- Mexican Social Security Institute (MX)
- Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.82398
- Primary Topic
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00