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Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Erschienen in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 4/2013

01.04.2013 | General Gynecology

Rudimentary horn pregnancy: a 10-year experience and review of literature

verfasst von: Sujata Siwatch, Reeti Mehra, Dilpreet Kaur Pandher, Anju Huria

Erschienen in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Ausgabe 4/2013

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Abstract

Rudimentary horn pregnancy is rare, but can cause considerable morbidity and mortality. We discuss five cases presented to our hospital in the last 10 years and systematically review the 10-year literature of rudimentary horn pregnancies diagnosed antenatally pre-rupture.

Objectives of the review

The aim of the review was to find radiologic investigations/criteria to diagnose rudimentary horn pregnancy antenatally pre-rupture.

Search methods

A systematic literature review was carried out in Pubmed search for rudimentary horn pregnancies. The radiologic findings of the cases diagnosed before rupture were analyzed.

Results

Ultrasound is the most commonly used technique, though MRI seems to delineate details better. Non-continuity of the lumen of the cervix with the pregnant uterine horn is an important imaging finding. High clinical suspicion and radiologic skill for diagnosis are emphasized.

Conclusions

The review presents the existing imaging criteria to diagnose rudimentary horn pregnancy and suggests future research to enhance the limited evidence.
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Metadaten
Titel
Rudimentary horn pregnancy: a 10-year experience and review of literature
verfasst von
Sujata Siwatch
Reeti Mehra
Dilpreet Kaur Pandher
Anju Huria
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2013
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Ausgabe 4/2013
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-012-2625-7

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