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Osteitis pubis: an unusual postpartum presentation

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Introduction

Osteitis pubis is a poorly understood and uncommon disorder rarely associated with spontaneous delivery.

Case report

We present a case consistent with osteitis pubis that followed a normal vaginal delivery and where symptoms developed earlier than ever previously reported.

Discussion

The potential benefit of low molecular heparin is discussed.

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  1. Department of Family Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon

    Jinan A. Usta & Stella Major

  2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon

    Ihab M. Usta

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Correspondence to Jinan A. Usta.

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Usta, J.A., Usta, I.M. & Major, S. Osteitis pubis: an unusual postpartum presentation. Arch Gynecol Obstet 269, 77–78 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-002-0459-4

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