A unique case of successful twin pregnancy reaching term in a patient with uterus bicornis unicollis

Authors

  • Simran Ahluwalia Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Vidya Kamble Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Shaifali Patil Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • B. G. Boricha Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

Twin pregnancy, Uterus bicornis unicolis, Malformation, Mullerian Ducts abnormalities, Uterus abnormalities

Abstract

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 rare. We are reporting this case because of its rare presentation, where a case of undiagnosed twins managed to reach full-term after spontaneous conception. We report here a 30 year old gravida four para one with no live issues who presented at term in labour. Per Abdomen examination suggested a twin gestation which was confirmed by ultrasonography. Both the twins were delivered by an emergency caesarean section. Intraoperatively the uterus was found to be bicornuate uterus (bicornis unicollis) with both the babies in two different horns.

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Published

2017-02-10