Twin gestation in a uterus didelphys with only one functional cervix: A case report.

Cervical anomalies Hypoplastic cervix Mullerian duct anomalies Twin gestation Uterus didelphys

Journal

Case reports in women's health
ISSN: 2214-9112
Titre abrégé: Case Rep Womens Health
Pays: Netherlands
ID NLM: 101682122

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Apr 2019
Historique:
received: 05 04 2019
revised: 21 04 2019
accepted: 25 04 2019
entrez: 14 5 2019
pubmed: 14 5 2019
medline: 14 5 2019
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Twin gestation in a uterus didelphys with one fetus in each uterine cavity is rare and presents unique challenges in antepartum and intrapartum care. A 35-year-old woman with a uterus didelphys became pregnant with twins, with one fetus in each uterus, after intrauterine insemination of a single visible cervix. Multiplanar ultrasonography showed the presence of one complete cervix and a second hypoplastic cervix; it was unclear whether she could deliver both twins vaginally. Her pregnancy was complicated by fetal growth restriction of twin B. At 38 weeks, the patient underwent scheduled cesarean section and delivered two viable twins. Determining the precise anatomy of Mullerian duct anomalies, including the cervix and vagina, is important for obstetrical management.

Identifiants

pubmed: 31080753
doi: 10.1016/j.crwh.2019.e00118
pii: S2214-9112(18)30110-3
pii: e00118
pmc: PMC6506637
doi:

Types de publication

Case Reports

Langues

eng

Pagination

e00118

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Auteurs

Rebecca J Post (RJ)

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America.

Claire L Templeman (CL)

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America.

Richard M Benoit (RM)

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America.

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