A 27 years old pregnant female complains of blood pooling in the area between the pelvic peritoneum and perineal skin. Of the following, which is the probable injury that has occurred?

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Pelvic hematoma
A pelvic hematoma is caused by blood pooled in the area between the pelvic peritoneum and perineal skin, and there are two types (intralevator and supralevator). Causes of pelvic hematoma include:
1) Improper hemostasis
2) Rupture of paravaginal venous plexus
3) Vulva rupture
4) Lower uterine segment rupture

A 27 Years Old Pregnant Female Complains of Blood Pooling