September 2020 · Volume 9 · Issue 9 Page 3862
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Solanki K et al. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Sep;9(9):3862-3865
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Case Series
Case series on obstetrical outcomes in patient with
uterine malformations
Kirti Solanki*, Swati Kochar, Laxmi Poonia
INTRODUCTION
Congenital uterine malformations are uterine
abnormalities caused by abnormal embryologic
formation, fusion or resorption of mullerian ducts which
are primordial analogue of female reproductive tract.
1
Its
prevalence is 2-4% in reproductive age group and 5-25%
in women with adverse reproductive outcomes.
2-4
Mullerian duct anomaly are classified according to 1988
American fertility society classification (Figure 1).
5
Uterine malformations in order of their occurrence are-
arcuate uterus followed by septate uterus, bicornuate
uterus, didelphic uterus and unicornuate uterus. These
malformations are associated with various obstetrical
outcomes like first and second trimester abortions,
malpresentations, fetal growth restriction, fetal demise,
premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery,
increased risk of ectopic pregnancy.
6-11
These outcomes
are principally due to abnormal uterine blood flow,
cervical incompetency, diminished cavity size or muscle
mass of uterus. The objective of this study is to look for
the various pregnancy outcomes in patients with uterine
anomalies.
Figure 1: American fertility society classification of
uterine anomlies.
This study was conducted in obstetrics and gynaecology
department of Sardar Patel medical college and
associated group of hospitals between time period of
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
Received: 14 July 2020
Revised: 07 August 2020
Accepted: 14 August 2020
*Correspondence:
Dr. Kirti Solanki,
E-mail: solanki.kirti100@gmail.com
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ABSTRACT
Congenital uterine anomalies occur due to abnormal fusion of mullerian duct during embryonic life. It is associated
with high incidences of reproductive failures and adverse obstetrical outcomes. It may be associated with
malpresentation, preterm labour, or recurrent pregnancy losses. Authors report a case series of 7 patients which were
admitted in obstetrics and gynaecology department of SP medical college and associated group of hospitals between
time period of March 2019 to July 2019. Among 7 cases 6 cases were associated with malpresentation, 1 with
abortion, and 1 with preterm labour. This series shows that uterine anomalies are associated with different obstetrical
outcomes varying from totally uneventful antenatal and postnatal period to abortion or preterm labour. Prenatal
diagnosis of uterine anomaly may help in improving the obstetrical outcome in these patients.
Keywords: Congenital uterine anomaly, Malpresentation, Preterm labour, Recurrent pregnancy loss
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20203869