Diagnosis and laparoscopic management of a rudimentary horn pregnancy: Role of three-dimensional ultrasound

J Clin Ultrasound. 2017 Feb;45(2):112-115. doi: 10.1002/jcu.22393. Epub 2016 Sep 10.

Abstract

Rudimentary horn pregnancy occurs in 1 in 76,000-150,000 pregnancies and causes uterine rupture in about 80% of cases. The use of three-dimensional transvaginal ultrasound seems to be useful for its early detection. We present a case of an 8-week pregnancy in a rudimentary horn, managed by laparoscopic excision. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 45:112-115, 2017.

Keywords: ectopic pregnancy; laparoscopy; rudimentary horn pregnancy; three-dimensional US; uterine anomalies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Cornual / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pregnancy, Cornual / surgery*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*
  • Uterus / abnormalities*
  • Uterus / diagnostic imaging