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Cornual Pregnancy

A cornual pregnancy, also known as an interstitial pregnancy, occurs when a fertilized egg implants in the cornua of the uterus. The cornua are the upper, outermost parts of the uterus where the fallopian tubes attach. This type of pregnancy is rare and can be related with a higher risk of complications, such as rupture and severe bleeding. Early detection and accurate management are crucial to prevent potentially life-threatening complications.

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My fetal ultrasound reports showed right cornual pregnancy. Is it considered a high-risk pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a question regarding my recent fetal ultrasound. The fetal ultrasound reports showed right cornual pregnancy likely due to suspected uterine septum, not concerning for an ectopic pregnancy, and subchorionic bleeding likely from implantation. I want to know if I am at risk of ...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are concerned about the risk of rupture due to a cornual pregnancy. A cornual pregnancy grows in one compartment of the uterus. The compartments are created due to a uterine septum. The space available to the growing fetus is lesser than in a normal uterine pregn...  Read Full »

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