Rupture of Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy at 16 Weeks of Gestation

Abstract

Rudimentary horn pregnancy is rare but a life-threatening complication. It usually diagnosed during second trimester after it ruptured. Early diagnosis and management may decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with it. This case report strengthens the diagnosis and management challenges and difficulties on a rudimentary horn pregnancy. An emergency laparotomy was performed and ruptured left rudimentary horn pregnancy was diagnosed. The patient transfused blood products and discharged after third post-operative days.