Ultrasonographic diagnosis of uterine rent at 33 weeks' gestation with history of curettage

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1995 Jan;172(1 Pt 1):224-6. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(95)90124-8.

Abstract

A 30-year-old pregnant woman with a history of an uncomplicated curettage for incomplete abortion was seen at 33 weeks' gestation with decreased fetal movement and intermittent abdominal pain for 1 week. Ultrasonographic evaluation demonstrated a singleton vertex pregnancy, oligohydramnios, and a fundal uterine rent continuous with a large, fluid-filled cystic mass. Laparotomy revealed a right cornual uterine rent with hourglass amniotic sac and fluid. A healthy infant was delivered by cesarean section.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amnion
  • Curettage / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications
  • Medical Records
  • Oligohydramnios / etiology
  • Peritoneum
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Third
  • Ultrasonography
  • Uterus / injuries*
  • Wounds, Penetrating / complications
  • Wounds, Penetrating / diagnostic imaging*