Uterus didelphys occurs in~0.4%of females and is found in~11%-20%of all uterus defects.It is a risk factor for cervical insufficiency,consequently contributing to late miscarriage or preterm birth.Thus far,only two pr...Uterus didelphys occurs in~0.4%of females and is found in~11%-20%of all uterus defects.It is a risk factor for cervical insufficiency,consequently contributing to late miscarriage or preterm birth.Thus far,only two prior cases of uterus didelphys accompanied by cervical insufficiency treated through laparoscopic cervical cerclage have been reported;however,livebirth only occurred in one hemiuterus.Herein,we report a case of uterus didelphys in a patient diagnosed with cervical insufficiency.Following the placement of a modified laparoscopic cervical cerclage,the patient had two successful livebirths through both hemiuteruses,respectively,with longer gestation age(ie,>36 weeks).The aim of this case report was to provide useful information for clinical practitioners to make better decisions on the management of cervical insufficiency in patients with uterus didelphys,and identify obstetric complications that clinicians should pay attention to during pregnancy.展开更多
Rationale:Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome,also known as obstructed hemi-vagina with ipsilateral renal agenesis(OHVIRA)syndrome,is a rare congenital anomaly of the Müllerian and Wolffian ducts.It is often asympt...Rationale:Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome,also known as obstructed hemi-vagina with ipsilateral renal agenesis(OHVIRA)syndrome,is a rare congenital anomaly of the Müllerian and Wolffian ducts.It is often asymptomatic until puberty and is usually misdiagnosed as infertility.Patient concerns:A 39-year-old woman desirous of pregnancy was referred to our radiodiagnosis unit for imaging evaluation on account of secondary infertility.Diagnosis:Incidental discovery of uterine bicornis bicollis and blind-ending hemivagina was noted at hysterosalpingography.Interventions:This necessitated the search for other genitourinary tract anomalies,and ipsilateral renal agenesis was also discovered.Outcomes:A diagnosis of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome was made.Lessons:Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)is considered the gold standard imaging modality for the assessment of uterine malformations.However,in resource-poor centers where MRI is unavailable,a heightened clinical suspicion with the combination of available imaging modalities is important and reliable in making an accurate diagnosis,hence,successful management.展开更多
文摘Uterus didelphys occurs in~0.4%of females and is found in~11%-20%of all uterus defects.It is a risk factor for cervical insufficiency,consequently contributing to late miscarriage or preterm birth.Thus far,only two prior cases of uterus didelphys accompanied by cervical insufficiency treated through laparoscopic cervical cerclage have been reported;however,livebirth only occurred in one hemiuterus.Herein,we report a case of uterus didelphys in a patient diagnosed with cervical insufficiency.Following the placement of a modified laparoscopic cervical cerclage,the patient had two successful livebirths through both hemiuteruses,respectively,with longer gestation age(ie,>36 weeks).The aim of this case report was to provide useful information for clinical practitioners to make better decisions on the management of cervical insufficiency in patients with uterus didelphys,and identify obstetric complications that clinicians should pay attention to during pregnancy.
文摘Rationale:Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome,also known as obstructed hemi-vagina with ipsilateral renal agenesis(OHVIRA)syndrome,is a rare congenital anomaly of the Müllerian and Wolffian ducts.It is often asymptomatic until puberty and is usually misdiagnosed as infertility.Patient concerns:A 39-year-old woman desirous of pregnancy was referred to our radiodiagnosis unit for imaging evaluation on account of secondary infertility.Diagnosis:Incidental discovery of uterine bicornis bicollis and blind-ending hemivagina was noted at hysterosalpingography.Interventions:This necessitated the search for other genitourinary tract anomalies,and ipsilateral renal agenesis was also discovered.Outcomes:A diagnosis of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome was made.Lessons:Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)is considered the gold standard imaging modality for the assessment of uterine malformations.However,in resource-poor centers where MRI is unavailable,a heightened clinical suspicion with the combination of available imaging modalities is important and reliable in making an accurate diagnosis,hence,successful management.
