Case Report, J Womens Health Issues Care Vol: 7 Issue: 3
Management of Cornual Pregnancy about a Case
Korbi A1*, Korbi I2, Ennaceur F2, Jebali F3, Malek W1, Boughamni F2, Hajji A1 and Faleh R1
1Service de gynéco-obstétrique, Centre de Maternité, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia
2Service chirurgie générale, CHU Fattouma Bourguiba, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia
3Service d’anesthésie-réanimation, Centre de Maternité, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia
*Corresponding Author : Dr. Korbi Asma
Centre de maternité et néonatologie de Monastir, Hôpital Fattouma Bourguiba, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia
Tel: +21699500881
Fax: +21673908755
E-mail: korbi.asma@live.fr
Received: May 21, 2018 Accepted: June 15, 2018 Published: June 20, 2018
Citation: Korbi A, Korbi I, Ennaceur F, Jebali F, Malek W, et al. (2018) Management of Cornual Pregnancy about a Case. J Womens Health, Issues Care 7:3. doi: 10.4172/2325-9795.1000310
Abstract
Cornual pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy, accounting for 2–4% of all ectopic pregnancies. The terms interstitial and cornual pregnancy are often used synonymously. Cornual gestation is considered as one of the rarest types of ectopic gestation since it is associated with high maternal risks, including mortality which is doubled compared to classic tubal extra uterine pregnancy. The diagnosis is made by ultrasound and positive human chorionic gonadotropin. The diagnosis and treatment are challenging and constitute a medical emergency. A recent literature review has revealed that no gold-standard is defined in this pathology concerning the diagnosis, the treatment and prognosis. We present a case of a 38-year-old pregnant woman who was admitted at 23 weeks of pregnancy after being diagnosed with an appendicular abscess. An emergency laparotomy was performed with an operative diagnosis of a pre ruptured cornual pregnancy.
