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Uterine Incarceration: A Case Study
Author(s) -
Lawrence Allison,
Morelli Erin,
Simoni Michael,
Illuzzi Jessica
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of midwifery and women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1111/jmwh.12866
Subject(s) - medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , obstetrics , complication , pregnancy , second trimester , medical diagnosis , uterus , differential diagnosis , pelvis , gynecology , gestation , radiology , surgery , pathology , genetics , biology
Uterine incarceration is a rare complication of pregnancy in which a retroverted uterus becomes entrapped in the pelvis. This case report describes the clinical presentation and management of a woman with a suspected uterine incarceration in the late first trimester. This article reviews the diagnosis of uterine incarceration, including differential diagnoses, signs and symptoms, and the role of imaging. Management is based on the gestational age at the time of diagnosis. Management options are described along with a discussion of the available evidence.