Adenomyosis in a Rudimentary Uterine Horn with Intrauterine Fetal Death: A Case Report

F Numa, Fumitaka Numa, Hidenobu Ogata, H Ogata, Akihiro Murakami, A Murakami, Masakatsu Sase, M Sase, Yasuhiko Nakamura, Y Nakamura, Nobuyoshi Takasugi, N Takasugi, H Kato, Hiroshi Kato
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (Tokyo, Japan) · 1995 · vol. 21(3) , pp. 289–292 · doi:10.1111/j.1447-0756.1995.tb01012.x · PMID:8590368 · W1997207935
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This case report describes pregnancy in a rudimentary uterine horn complicated by adenomyosis, leading to intrauterine fetal death, and emphasizes the diagnostic and surgical management of such pregnancies.

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A case of pregnancy in a rudimentary uterine horn complicated with adenomyosis resulting in intrauterine fetal death without rupture is reported. Although ultrasonographic and hysteroscopic examinations are useful, laparoscopy or laparotomy should be initiated promptly in a case where a pregnancy with a rudimentary horn is suspected.

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mesh:D004715adenomyosis

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Endometriosis Fetal Death Pregnancy, Ectopic Uterus Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ectopic Ultrasonography, Prenatal Uterus

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