Spontaneous rupture of a primary carcinoma of the ovary complicating pregnancy.

Abstract 1.1. Primary ovarian malignancy complicating pregnancy is uncommon. 2.2. Nineteen authentic cases are reported in the literature; of these nine are sarcomas, the remainder being carcinomas. 3.3. That herewith reported is the only case of ruptured ovarian malignancy associated with pregnancy. 4.4. Ruptured ovarian malignancy may simulate abruptio placenta, ruptured uterus, and the other conditions associated with pregnancy causing an acute abdomen.