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Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 23, No. 5, 286-289 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/8756479307307267

Uterus Didelphys and Dicavitary Twin Pregnancy

Danielle M. Allegrezza, RT R, RDMS

University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO, dalle2{at}msn.com

Uterus didelphys, also known as a duplicated uterus, is an embryological abnormality resulting from the failure of fusion of the Mullerian ducts, causing full uterine development to erroneously occur bilaterally. The occurrence of uterus didelphys is very low in the general population and often predisposes women to a variety of gynecological difficulties. There appears to be a high association with obstetrical complications, such as spontaneous abortion, preterm labor, cervical incompetence, and malpresentation. Uterus didelphys is also associated with urinary tract abnormalities. Presented is a case of a woman with a didelphys uterus and a twin pregnancy.

Key Words: uterus didelphys • uterine duplication • Mullerian duct abnormalities • reproductive outcome • obstetrical complication


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