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Spontaneous inferior epigastric artery (IEA) hemorrhage is a rare but life-threatening complication in this setting.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case presentation<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 63-years-old woman with M-type phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R)-positive MN was admitted for COVID-19 pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Despite prophylactic anticoagulation with dalteparin, her respiratory status deteriorated, requiring intensive care. On day 24, she developed sudden hemorrhagic shock due to a rectus sheath hematoma from spontaneous IEA rupture, confirmed by imaging and surgical exploration. The hemorrhage was managed with ligation, transfusion, and discontinuation of anticoagulation. Her recovery was marked by resolution of pulmonary and hemorrhagic complications by day 46, and 3-months follow-up showed no recurrence of bleeding or thrombotic events.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case highlights the critical balance between thromboprophylaxis and bleeding risk in COVID-19 patients with MN. It underscores the need for individualized anticoagulation strategies, pharmacodynamic monitoring, and multidisciplinary decision-making to mitigate risks in this high-risk population. 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