Viable pregnancy in a horn of a bicornuate uterus mimicking abruptio placenta: a case report

Authors

  • Dr. Ezem Bu St Elizabeth Specialist Hospital and ART Centre, Owerri
  • Dr. Okeodo C St Elizabeth Specialist Hospital and ART Centre, Owerri

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59692/jogeca.v28i2.343

Keywords:

Bicornuate uterus, Live baby, Abruptio

Abstract

Congenital abnormalities of the uterus have a prevalence of 1-10% in the general population. This case report is of  a bicornuate uterus mimicking abruptio in pregnancy. A caesarean section was done and a live female baby was  delivered. The case highlights the importance of a careful first trimester ultrasound for early detection of such cases

Author Biographies

  • Dr. Ezem Bu, St Elizabeth Specialist Hospital and ART Centre, Owerri

    St Elizabeth Specialist Hospital and ART Centre, Owerri

  • Dr. Okeodo C, St Elizabeth Specialist Hospital and ART Centre, Owerri

    St Elizabeth Specialist Hospital and ART Centre, Owerri

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Published

2016-12-01

How to Cite

Viable pregnancy in a horn of a bicornuate uterus mimicking abruptio placenta: a case report . (2016). Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Eastern and Central Africa, 28(2), 19-20. https://doi.org/10.59692/jogeca.v28i2.343

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