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01-08-2007 | Case Report

Unique case of successful twin pregnancy after spontaneous conception in a patient with uterus bicornis unicollis

Authors: Manju Arora, Nupur Gupta, Neelam, Sunita Jindal

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 2/2007

Abstract

Introduction

Abnormal fusion of the mullerian ducts or failure of absorption of the septum causes varying degrees of congenital uterine malformation. Twin gestation in a case of bicornuate uterus is extremely rare. We are reporting this case because of its extremely rare presentation, where twins have managed to reach term after spontaneous conception.

Case report

A 28-year-old second gravida, para one was initially diagnosed to have diamniotic dichorionic twins on ultrasound. At term, she was referred to us with severe pre-eclamptic toxaemia. On examination, she was found to have a bicornuate uterus with one fetus in each horn. Both siblings were successfully delivered by caesarean section. So far, only one similar case has been reported following in vitro fertilisation.

Conclusion

Although poor reproductive performance has been documented in previous reports of bicornuate uterus with twin gestation, our patient managed to reach term with delivery of healthy siblings by caesarean section.

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Title: Unique case of successful twin pregnancy after spontaneous conception in a patient with uterus bicornis unicollis
Authors: Manju Arora
Nupur Gupta
Neelam
Sunita Jindal
Publication date: 01-08-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 2/2007
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-007-0323-7

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Unique case of successful twin pregnancy after spontaneous conception in a patient with uterus bicornis unicollis

Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Conclusion

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