Rupture of rudimentary horn pregnancy: a case report

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei). 1998 May;61(5):289-94.

Abstract

A rare case of rupture of a noncommunicating rudimentary horn pregnancy is presented. The pregnancy continued to 16-weeks' gestation, when the rudimentary horn ruptured. The patient had signs and symptoms of massive hemoperitoneum. An emergency exploratory laparotomy revealed a ruptured rudimentary horn and an intact amnionic sac. Prompt excision of the rudimentary horn was performed. The relative literature and factors associated with a rudimentary horn pregnancy are reviewed and discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / complications*
  • Uterine Rupture / etiology*