Uterine Incarceration: A Case Study

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This case report details the diagnosis and management of a woman with uterine incarceration, a rare pregnancy complication involving a retroverted uterus trapped in the pelvis, reviewing diagnostic tools and treatment based on gestational age.

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Abstract

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.

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Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Complications Urogenital Abnormalities Uterine Diseases Uterine Diseases Adult Female Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Trimester, First Urogenital Abnormalities Uterine Diseases Uterus Uterus

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