What is it about?
The unicornuate uterus with rudimentary communicating horn is a rare uterine malformation, wich occurs several maternal-fetal complications. Pregnancy on the rudimentary uterine horn of a unicornuate uterus is an uncommon phenomenon, and the diagnosis of pregnancies on a rudimentary uterine horn is difficult. Early diagnosis in the first trimester can be made by endovaginal ultrasound. The treatment of rudimentary horns in unicornuate uterus is based on hemihysterectomy, ideally performed before the pregnancy.
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Why is it important?
Unicornuate uterus is rare uterine malformation, difficult to diagnose, which result from a defect in the development of one of the two Müllerian ducts [1]. The association with a rudimentary horn is frequent when one of the two ducts is partially developed [2].
Perspectives
A cavity may be present in the rudimentary horn, communicating with the endometrium and leading to the implantation of a pregnancy [3]. Pregnancy on the rudimentary uterine horn of a unicornuate uterus is a rare phenomenon, the incidence of rudimentary horn pregnancies is being estimated at 1/100 000 [4].
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This page is a summary of: Pregnancy with placenta accreta on a unicornuate uterus with rudimentary horn: a case report, Journal of Case Reports and Medical History, June 2024, Acquire Publications LLC,
DOI: 10.54289/jcrmh2400140.
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