Korean J Perinatol.  2013 Jun;24(2):101-105. 10.14734/kjp.2013.24.2.101.

A Case of Live Birth in a Non-communicating Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy and Rupture after Intrauterine Insemination

• Kang HS
• Shim SS

• KMID: 2280927
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14734/kjp.2013.24.2.101

Abstract

Rudimentary horn is a rare uterine anomaly and pregnancy in the rudimentary horn is an extremely rare condition. We report a case of live birth in a non-communicating rudimentary horn pregnancy and rupture. The pregnancy was successfully delivered by cesarean section, with neonatal and maternal survival.

Keyword

Live birth; Pregnancy; Rudimentary horn; Rupture

MeSH Terms

Animals
Cesarean Section
Female
Horns
Insemination
Live Birth
Pregnancy
Rupture

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Clinical photography showing the uterus with the rudimentary horn and placenta in situ attached to its right border.

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