Health Dictionary
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Couvelaire uterus
Introduction
Overview
Couvelaire uterus is a life threatening condition in which loosening of the placenta (abruptio placentae) causes bleeding that penetrates into the uterine myometrium forcing its way into the peritoneal cavity.
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