Ectopic Cervical Deciduosis: A Rare Cause of Antepartum Hemorrhage in Mid Trimester

Abstract

Decidual change is a key process required by the uterus to make itself ready for implantation. Presence ofectopic decidual tissue outside the uterine cavity is known as deciduosis.The clinical presentation can varyfrom being totally asymptomatic and subtle to presenting in the form of life-threatening emergencies likehemoperitoneum, recurrent pneumothorax, or even bowel perforation. Here, we present a case of ectopicdeciduosis of cervix presenting in the form of severe life-threatening antepartum hemorrhage in secondtrimester of pregnancy.