Value of ultrasound in the early diagnosis of prerupture uterine horn pregnancy: A case report

Cau Van Vo, Tung Van Dinh, Gary D.V. Hankins

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The poor outcome of rudimentary horn pregnancies is due to delayed diagnosis. CASE: Pregnancy in a rudimentary uterine horn was detected by ultrasound prior to rupture. The rudimentary horn was resected without complications. CONCLUSION: Ultrasonography is essential in the early diagnosis of pregnancy in a rudimentary horn.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)471-473
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Volume48
Issue number6
StatePublished - Jun 1 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Pregnancy, ectopic
  • Rudimentary uterine horn pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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