TY - JOUR T1 - Torrential epistaxis in the third trimester: a management conundrum JF - BMJ Case Reports DO - 10.1136/bcr-2014-203892 VL - 2014 SP - bcr2014203892 AU - Rosa Elizabeth Mary Crunkhorn AU - Alistair Mitchell-Innes AU - Jameel Muzaffar Y1 - 2014/10/09 UR - http://casereports.bmj.com/content/2014/bcr-2014-203892.abstract N2 - Although epistaxis is common during pregnancy, large volume epistaxis is rare. Many standard epistaxis management options are limited in pregnancy due to absolute or relative contraindications. Ear, nose and throat surgeons need to be aware of what options can be used safely and effectively. We present a case of a 32-year-old woman, 32 weeks pregnant, who was admitted with heavy epistaxis refractive to conservative management. Several potential interventions including bismuth iodoform paraffin paste (BIPP) and Floseal were contraindicated or involved additional risk in pregnancy necessitating unorthodox management. This challenging case highlights suitable alternatives for managing large volume epistaxis during pregnancy, as well as discussing the differential diagnosis and relevant investigations. ER -