Angular pregnancy complicated with preterm labor at 25 gestational weeks of pregnancy.
10.5468/kjog.2010.53.4.360
- Author:
Jae Eun SHIN
1
;
Ji Young KWON
;
Eun Young KI
;
Su Min LEE
;
Jong Chul SHIN
;
In Yang PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Catholic University of Korea School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ooooobbbbb@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Angular pregnancy;
Premature obstetric labor;
Placenta accreta;
Postpartum endometritis
- MeSH:
Embryonic Structures;
Endometritis;
Female;
Gestational Sac;
Obstetric Labor, Premature;
Placenta Accreta;
Placenta, Retained;
Postpartum Period;
Pregnancy;
Uterine Rupture
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2010;53(4):360-365
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Angular pregnancy refers to implantation of the embryo just medial to uterotubal junction in the lateral angle of the uterine cavity. This is differentiated from interstitial pregnancy in which the gestational sac is located within intramural portion of the tube. Angular pregnancy is categorized as intrauterine pregnancy and the outcome is known favorable. However, there have been few reports about adverse perinatal complications such as abortion, retained placenta, placenta accreta, placenta percreta and uterine rupture. We report a case of angular pregnancy complicated with preterm labor at 25 gestational weeks, placenta accreta and postpartum endometritis. This case suggests that angular pregnancy should be differentiated from normal intrauterine pregnancy because of its potential risk of adverse outcome.
