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- Title
Prenatal diagnosis of uterus didelphys without hydrocolpos.
- Authors
Kaji, T.; Maeda, K.; Imaizumi, J.; Shirakawa, A.; Mineda, A.; Yoshida, A.; Iwasa, T.
- Abstract
This article discusses the prenatal diagnosis of uterus didelphys, a condition characterized by the duplication of the corpus and cervix due to failed Müllerian duct fusion. Approximately 15-20% of patients with uterus didelphys experience genital tract obstruction, which can lead to complications such as hematometrocolpos, pyometrocolpos, and endometriosis. The diagnosis of this condition is often delayed due to the presence of menses from the unobstructed vagina and uterus. The article presents two cases of uterus didelphys without hydrocolpos and provides sonographic images of the fetal uterus in affected cases compared to a normal case. The authors emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications and maintain reproductive potential. They also suggest that further studies are needed to determine the diagnostic accuracy and utility of fetal uterine assessment in identifying uterus didelphys.
- Subjects
UTERUS; PRENATAL diagnosis; FETAL ultrasonic imaging; GENITALIA; FETAL growth retardation
- Publication
Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2024, Vol 63, Issue 6, p838
- ISSN
0960-7692
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/uog.27572