F K Ahmad1, S J Sherman, K H Hagglund. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan 48236, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Twin gestation in a uterus didelphys is a rare condition, and the preferred labor course for these patients is unclear. CASE: A woman with a uterus didelphys presented at 14 weeks' gestational age. Serial ultrasound examinations demonstrated normally growing, diamniotic, dichorionic twins situated one in each uterine horn. The prenatal course was marked by intrauterine growth retardation, elevated liver functions and significant proteinuria. At 31 weeks' gestation, labor was induced; however, due to chorioamnionitis and arrest of cervical dilatation, cesarean section was performed 23 hours after rupture of membranes, and two viable female infants (1,480 and 1,421 g) were delivered. CONCLUSION: Twin gestation in a uterus didelphys is a rare condition, in which a trial of labor may be offered, with careful monitoring of both fetuses.
BACKGROUND: Twin gestation in a uterus didelphys is a rare condition, and the preferred labor course for these patients is unclear. CASE: A woman with a uterus didelphys presented at 14 weeks' gestational age. Serial ultrasound examinations demonstrated normally growing, diamniotic, dichorionic twins situated one in each uterine horn. The prenatal course was marked by intrauterine growth retardation, elevated liver functions and significant proteinuria. At 31 weeks' gestation, labor was induced; however, due to chorioamnionitis and arrest of cervical dilatation, cesarean section was performed 23 hours after rupture of membranes, and two viable female infants (1,480 and 1,421 g) were delivered. CONCLUSION: Twin gestation in a uterus didelphys is a rare condition, in which a trial of labor may be offered, with careful monitoring of both fetuses.