Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm (UAP) is a rare acquired
vascular malformation associated with vaginal bleeding or
intraabdominal haemorrhage occurring after pelvic surgery.
Pseudoaneurysm may present with delayed, severe
haemorrhage after a seemingly uncomplicated initial
postoperative period. Treatment is therefore necessary to
prevent further complications. We describe here a case of a
32-year-old mother, who presented with abdominal pain and
intraabdominal bleeding, 20 days after Caesarean Section.
Computerised Tomography (CT) scan showed the presence
of haemoperitoneum, suggestive of pseudoaneurysm at the
right cervical artery which was successfully managed with
emergency angiographic embolisation.
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