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Review
. 2006 Jul-Sep;10(3):396-9.

Laparoscopic management of rudimentary uterine horn pregnancy: case report and literature review

Murat Sönmezer  1 , Salih Taskin, Cem Atabekoğlu, Mete Güngör, Cihat Unlü
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Laparoscopic management of rudimentary uterine horn pregnancy: case report and literature review

Murat Sönmezer et al. JSLS. 2006 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy in the rudimentary uterine horn is an extremely rare clinical condition. Treatment includes surgical removal of the rudimentary horn.

Methods: A rudimentary horn pregnancy was reported that occurred after intrauterine insemination. Similar cases treated with laparoscopic surgery reported in the peer-reviewed journals were reviewed as well.

Results: Pregnancy in the right rudimentary horn of 6-weeks gestational age was successfully treated with laparoscopic surgery.

Conclusion: Laparoscopy is a feasible and safe method for treating rudimentary horn pregnancy.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Hysterosalpingography showing a left unicornuate uterus with an ipsilateral patent left tube.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
A viable embryo of 6 weeks 1 day is seen in the right rudimentary uterine horn surrounded by a thick myometrial wall.
Figure 3.
Figure 3.
Right rudimentary horn is attached to the uterus with a thin fibrous band. The right fallopian tube appears normal.
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