Uterus Unicornis

Uterus Unicornis. EpidemiologyPathologyRadiographic FeaturesTreatment and PrognosisThis type can account for ~10% (range 613%) of uterine anomaliesand infertility is seen in ~125% (range 520%) of cases There is a failure of one Müllerian ductto elongate while the other develops normally The embryologic predominance of the unicornuate uterus to be on the right has not been explained It may or may not have a rudimentary horn It can be classified into the following types according to the American Fertility Society3 1 type a with rudimentary horn 11 a1 horn contains endometrium 111 a1a communicating contralateral rudimentary horn contains endometrium(10%) 112 a1b noncommunicating contralateral rudimentary horn contains endometrium(22%) 12 a2contralateral horn has no endometrial cavity (33%) 2 type bno horn (35%) 1 renal abnormalities 11 renal anomalies are more commonly associated with a unicornuate uterus than with other Müllerian duct anomalies and are present in 40% of cases eg renal agenesis 12 the renal anomaly is always ipsilateral to the rudimentary horn 2 cryptomenorrheawithin endometrium containing rudimentary horn that does not communicate wit The endometrial cavity usually assumes a fusiform (banana type) shape (except for type a where there may a small cavitation filling defect) tapering at the apex and draining into a single Fallopian tube The uterusis generally shifted off the midline It can be difficult to detect on ultrasound The uterus may be seen tapering to one side 1 curved and elongated uterus bananashaped external uterine contour 2 reduced uterine volume 3 asymmetric uterine configuration 4 normal myometrial zonal anatomy Of the Müllerian duct anomalies a unicornuate uterus is considered to have the secondworst obstetric outcome (worst with a septate uterus) Spontaneous abortion rates are reported to range from 4162% Reported premature birth rates range from 1020% Fetal survival rate is ~40% (range 3857%) Author Natalie Yang.

Unicornuate Uterus Causes & Risk Factors A unicornuate uterus occurs when the uterus doesn&#39t form properly during fetal development Symptoms & Types Diagnosis & Tests The condition may go undetected until a young woman has difficulty getting pregnant or experiences Treatment & Care.

Unicornuate Uterus Texas Children's Hospital

Uterus Unicornis is also known as Congenital Absence Of One Uterine Horn Unicornate Uterus Unicornuate Uterus.

Unicornuate Uterus: Effect on Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and More

uterus unicornis A uterus possessing only one lateral half and usually having only one uterine tube About 20% to 30% of women who have this structural abnormality also experience repeated spontaneous abortion during early pregnancy See also uterus.