Abstract
Massive Hemoperitoneum from a Ruptured Corpus Luteal Cyst
Highlights
The corpus luteum is a temporary hormone secreting remnant of a mature ovarian follicle after it ruptures to release an ovum into the fallopian tube
Is a mention of two cases of ruptured corpus luteal cyst with massive hemoperitoneum, which presented as acute abdomen and were managed efficiently by laparoscopic intervention
The etiology for cyst rupture is not known, it has been suggested that the increased vascularity of the ovary in the luteal phase and pregnancy may predispose to rupture of a corpus luteal cyst
Summary
Kishore Pandit1*, Shital Potdar, Sunita Pandit, Harshal Tukaram Pandve and Shravasti Pandit. Corpus luteum cysts are functional cysts of the ovary. If conception does not occur, the corpus luteum typically dissipates; they may collect with fluid or blood and form a cyst that can rupture. Cyst rupture is generally benign, causing mild pain to the patient, it can result in massive hemoperitoneum requiring emergent surgical intervention. While hemorrhagic ovarian cysts are quite common, rupture leading to spontaneous severe hemoperitoneum is much more rare, and it can be a life-threatening event. We have discussed cases of patients presenting with acute abdominal pain, and large-volume hemoperitoneum and anemia which were found to have a hemorrhagic corpus luteal cyst at laparoscopic exploration
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