Laparoscopic excision of rudimentary horn pregnancy in a patient with previous caesarean section

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2009 Mar;279(3):403-5. doi: 10.1007/s00404-008-0726-0. Epub 2008 Jul 16.

Abstract

A rudimentary uterine horn is extremely rare and often difficult to diagnose. The frequency of this pathology is approximately 1:100,000. The diagnosis is sometimes elusive even at surgery. We present a case report of pregnancy in a rudimentary horn in the patient with one caesarean and one normal vaginal delivery, and we successfully conduct a removal of the rudimentary horn pregnancy laparoscopically.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Spontaneous / etiology*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Pregnancy
  • Uterus / abnormalities*
  • Uterus / surgery