Ultrasonographic Findings of Septated Amniotic Cavity
Author Information
Author(s): Huang Jo-Ting, Chen Yu-Ming, Tsai Ching-Chang, Cheng Hsin-Hsin, Lai Yun-Ju, Lee Pei-Fang, Hsu Te-Yao, Huang Kun-Long
Primary Institution: Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine
Conclusion
The study found that intrauterine adhesions can lead to a septated amniotic cavity without adverse outcomes for the mother or neonate.
Supporting Evidence
- The ultrasound revealed a pseudocyst measuring 8.6 × 7.4 cm in the lower uterine segment.
- Transvaginal ultrasound showed a cervical length of 3.29 cm without dilation.
- No gross fetal anomalies were detected during the ultrasound.
- Cesarean delivery was performed due to fetal breech presentation and pre-labor rupture of membranes.
- Post-delivery examination showed only a short fibrous tissue in the uterine cavity.
Takeaway
This study shows that a woman with a special type of cyst in her uterus had a safe pregnancy and delivery, even though it looked unusual on the ultrasound.
Methodology
The study involved detailed ultrasound examinations during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
Participant Demographics
A 40-year-old woman with a history of one vaginal delivery and two surgical abortions.
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