Incidental intra-operative finding of a rare uterine fusion abnormality in a primigravida with breech presentation at term: A case report

Niger Postgrad Med J. 2021 Apr-Jun;28(2):145-147. doi: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_561_21.

Abstract

Uterine malformations are often asymptomatic but can be associated with a wide range of reproductive problems. We report a case of uterine fusion defect diagnosed intra-operatively in a 20-year-old primigravida who had elective caesarean section at term on account of breech presentation at term. Intraoperative findings included a cone-shaped uterus with narrowed fundus and the appendages emerging at the fundus and lower uterine segment on the right and left respectively. This is a rare fusion defect and makes a case for review of the existing uterine malformation classification systems, to make it all encompassing.

Keywords: Case Report; abnormality; fusion; incidental; uterine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breech Presentation* / surgery
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nigeria
  • Pregnancy
  • Urogenital Abnormalities*
  • Uterus / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterus / surgery
  • Young Adult