Pregnancy in uterus didelphys delivered by caesarean section: a case report

Authors

  • Devyani Sawai Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGIMS Rohtak, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  • Susheel Kumar Sharma Department of Medicine, Oscar Superspeciality and Trauma Centre, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  • Devashish Singh Sawai Department of Orthodontics, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
  • Uttkarsha Sawai Department of Law, Symbiosis Law College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Sangeeta Sharma Department of School Education, J and K Government, Jammu, J and K, India
  • Ajay Sharma Department of Electronics and Communications, CGC Landran, Mohali, Chandigarh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20175048

Keywords:

3D ultrasonography, Caesarean section, Mullerian duct anomaly, Uterus didelphys

Abstract

The aim of this study is to report a rare case of pregnancy in uterus didelphys. Mullerian duct anomalies are congenital defects of the female genital system that arise from abnormal embryological development of the Mullerian ducts. A didelphys uterus, also known as double uterus is one of the least common amongst the various Mullerian duct anomalies. It results from complete failure of fusion of Mullerian ducts. There is presence of double uterine bodies with two separate cervices and often double or septate vagina. We report the case in our institute of a pregnancy in the left sided body of a didelphys uterus, delivered by caesarean section. Patients with uterus didelphys belong to high risk group and complications are increased in malformed uterus. Such cases need a meticulous prenatal care. It is a rare Mullerian anomaly and can present with varied obstetrical and gynaecological complications. Prompt and accurate diagnosis of uterine malformations and appropriate surgical intervention are essential to prevent complications.

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2017-10-28

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