Septicemia with Endotoxic Shock following Fetoreduction in a Triplet Pregnancy : A rare case of Multiorgan Failure and Successful Recovery
Background: Sepsis during pregnancy, particularly in the context of fetal demise or invasive obstetric procedure, can progress rapidly to endotoxic shock and multi-organ failure, posing a significant threat to both maternal and fetal outcomes. This report presents a challenging case of a 27-years-old woman with a triplet pregnancy, conceived through in-vitro fertilization, who developed septicemia with endotoxic shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and multi-organ failure following fetal demise and fetoreduction. The case emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the critical care management of obstetric emergencies to maximize the maternal and fetal outcomes. Conclusion: This case underscores how sepsis and endotoxic shock should be considered as a top differential diagnosis in obstetric patients who come with circulatory collapse, fever, and organ failure. The mother recovered completely despite the initial life-threatening difficulties due to prompt identification of the infection (fetoreduction-associated septic focus), aggressive hemodynamic stabilization, and coordinated intensive care. Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2025; Vol. 40(1): 43-46
Authors
- Nazmul Siddique (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0642-2357)
- Shiffin Rijvi
- Z. Hossain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6484-4905)
- Masuda Begum
- Shreesha Niraula
Institutions
- Modern Electron (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bangladesh Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Published
- 2025-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3329/bjog.v40i1.84484
- Primary Topic
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00