A case report of uterine extension from uterine fundus to the anterior abdominal wall

Background: Developmental anomalies of the genitourinary system account for 14–40% irregularities in prenatal sonography, and require greater understanding for pelvic surgery and fertility issues. Aim: This case report describes a 96-year-old formaldehyde-fixed female cadaver observed to have an unu...

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Main Authors: M.G. Sagoo, T.J. Shaw, S. Scandrett, Y. Premakumar, P. Carter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Translational Research in Anatomy
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214854X20300261
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Summary:Background: Developmental anomalies of the genitourinary system account for 14–40% irregularities in prenatal sonography, and require greater understanding for pelvic surgery and fertility issues. Aim: This case report describes a 96-year-old formaldehyde-fixed female cadaver observed to have an unusual conical uterine fundus with a tube-like extension from its fundus to the peritoneal lining of the inside of the anterior abdominal wall. Method and Results: On gross observation, it seemed to be a midline fusion weakness of the uterus. Histological examination revealed similarities of the specimen to uterine histology, but with unusual, potentially pathological features. Conclusion: Thorough literature search, and the histological investigation, we conclude a uterine diverticulum with no scarring or fibrosis. Uterine diverticula are rare anomalies and should be differentiated from sacculations of pregnancy and other pelvic masses.
ISSN:2214-854X