A haemorrhagic corpus luteal cyst can present with profuse bleeding after cyst rupture mimicking an emergency situation as of an ectopic pregnancy. It is rightly described as an imitator because most of the times it is confused with more grievous conditions requiring a meticulous and systematic approach for proper management of the patient. The thought to ponder in such cases is that a similar set of signs and symptoms may mimic different pathologies and disease scenario, but, a good clinical history along with thorough examination can give the key for the correct diagnosis and help in making the right decision at the right time. Furthermore, the risks v/s benefits of medical and surgical management should be judged appropriately for the best outcome.
