Human Reproduction, Vol 12, 263-265, Copyright © 1997 by Oxford University Press
T Falcone, G Gidwani, M Paraiso, C Beverly and J Goldberg
A case of laparoscopic excision of a rudimentary horn is presented. The
anatomical features of this case are contrasted with others in the
published literature. A 23 year old nulligravida presented with severe
dysmenorrhoea and a pelvic mass. At laparoscopy a unicornuate uterus with a
rudimentary horn was identified. The patient had stage III endometriosis.
The rudimentary horn was attached to the unicornuate uterus by a band of
tissue. The blood supply was identified within this band of tissue. The
rudimentary horn was removed laparoscopically with no complications. There
are two anatomical variations in the attachment of the rudimentary horn to
the unicornuate uterus. Knowledge of both types is important to avoid
complications such as bleeding and possible compromise of myometrial wall
thickness.
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Anatomical variation in the rudimentary horns of a unicornuate uterus: implications for laparoscopic surgery
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