Cornual pregnancy diagnosed at 9 weeks of atypical ultrasonographic findings.
- Author:
Ae Li RYU
1
;
Yun Sook KIM
;
Seong Taek MUN
;
Seob JEON
;
Seung Do CHOI
;
Jae Gun SUNWOO
;
Dong Han BAE
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Soonchunhyang, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Chunan Hospital, Chunan, Korea. drsook@schca.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cornual pregncncy;
Atypical ultrasonographic findings
- MeSH:
Cornus;
Fallopian Tubes;
Female;
Maternal Mortality;
Pregnancy;
Pregnancy, Ectopic;
Pregnancy, Tubal;
Rupture;
Uterus
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2009;52(4):465-469
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A cornual pregnancy occurs when the conceptus implants at the cornus of the uterus which is the junction between the fallopian tube and uterine cavity. Cornual pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy and its diagnosis is difficult. It accounts for 2 to 4% of tubal pregnancy and rupture usually occurs between 8 weeks and 16 weeks of gestation. The rich vascularity in this location makes the rupture particularly dangerous, resulting in higher maternal mortality. We have experienced a case of unruptured cornual pregnancy at 9 weeks of atypical ultrasonographic findings, which was hourglass appearance. We present this case with a brief review of the literature.
