Spontaneous uterine perforation caused by pyometra: a case report.

INTRODUCTION

Pyometra is an accumulation of purulent material or pus in the uterine cavity. Spontaneous perforation of uterus by pyometra is rare. This is a clinical presentation and management of a spontaneous perforation of uterine caused by pyometra.

CASE PRESENTATION: This is a case report on spontaneously perforated associated with pyometra secondary to cervical malignancy. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy with total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.

CONCLUSIONS

Spontaneous rupture of pyometra duo to cervical cancer in cases of acute abdomen in elderly patients should be considered.