Disseminated intravascular coagulation type of amniotic fluid embolism: a challenging case report with favorable outcome

Pan Afr Med J. 2021 Apr 1:38:325. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2021.38.325.23434. eCollection 2021.

Abstract

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is an unforeseeable, life-threatening complication of pregnancy and child birth. Although rare in an absolute sense, most contemporary series of maternal deaths from developed countries report AFE as a leading cause of mortality in the pregnant population. It has a heterogeneous presentation. This clinical heterogeneity makes the diagnosis of AFE difficult based on a beam of clinical and para-clinical arguments. Rapid diagnosis and immediate interdisciplinary treatment are essential for a good outcome. The present is a case of AFE with a disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and a cardiorespiratory collapse following a vaginal delivery.

Keywords: Embolism; amniotic fluid; case report; obstetric delivery; prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Delivery, Obstetric
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / diagnosis*
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / therapy
  • Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / diagnosis*
  • Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy