Uterine sacculation: myth, reality or rarity--a case report

Cent Afr J Med. 1996 Jul;42(7):211-5.

Abstract

A rare case of uterine sacculation is reported. This case illustrates the difficulties in arriving at a diagnosis of uterine sacculation due to the obscure clinical presentation. The initial working diagnosis in this young nulliparous woman was intra-uterine foetal death but after a failed induction the diagnosis was re-evaluated. The correct diagnosis was only made at laparotomy. A total abdominal hysterectomy was performed because of incarcerated and gangrenous uterus. Management options are also discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diverticulum / diagnosis*
  • Diverticulum / etiology
  • Diverticulum / surgery
  • Female
  • Fetal Death / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology
  • Pregnancy Complications / surgery
  • Uterine Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Diseases / etiology
  • Uterine Diseases / surgery