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ArticleBMJ case reports2026

Step-by-step ultrasound guide for rudimentary horn pregnancy diagnosis.

Kuntharee Traisrisilp, Dhammapoj Jeerakornpassawat, Natpat Jansaka

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Kuntharee TraisrisilpObstetrics and Gynecology, ChiangMai University, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand kuntharee.t@cmu.ac.th.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0980-2128
Dhammapoj JeerakornpassawatObstetrics and Gynecology, ChiangMai University, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Natpat JansakaObstetrics and Gynecology, ChiangMai University, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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Abstract

Rudimentary horn pregnancy (RHP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy that poses significant risks if not recognised early, as rupture can result in severe maternal morbidity. Early diagnosis is both challenging and crucial. Ultrasound pattern recognition plays a central role in identifying RHP, with MRI serving as a valuable adjunct in suspicious cases. Here, we report a case of an unruptured RHP diagnosed in the early second trimester, following a failed medical termination attempt 6 days prior due to early fetal demise. We present a step-by-step ultrasound diagnostic approach, emphasising the importance of recognising this rare condition. In rare instances, as illustrated in this case, a large unruptured RHP may be misdiagnosed as an intrauterine pregnancy or another form of ectopic pregnancy. This underscores the need for clinicians to be familiar with atypical image findings. Accurate diagnosis and precise localisation of the pregnancy are essential for optimal management.

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Pregnancy, CornualPregnancy, EctopicUltrasonography, PrenatalUterusAdultDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleFetal DeathHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingPregnancyPregnancy Trimester, SecondEctopic pregnancyPregnancyRadiologySonography, MedicalUltrasonography

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PMID41638769
PMCPMC12877739

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