First Reported Death in India during MRgFUS: A Case Report

Uterine adenomyosis is an important problem for women of reproductive age. Although hysterectomy has been the traditional treatment for symptomatic fibroids, many child bearing women are interested in a less invasive therapy. Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a new technique for treating a variety of solid tumors. The procedure is completely noninvasive. It is performed as an outpatient procedure and the patient can resume her normal activities the day following the procedure. A 39 years female came with c/o dysmenorrheal, menorrhagia and polymenorrhagia since 5 years. Patient's vitals were normal before procedure but patient suddenly collapsed and died after procedure. Dead body was forwarded for postmortem examination. During postmortem it was found that there was 3 liter of blood in peritoneum. As this is the safest outpatient procedure then what was the reason for this 3 liter of blood in abdominal cavity…?