A benign polypoid adenomyoma: an unusual cause of persistent fetal transverse lie.
Persistent fetal transverse lie at term is uncommon. A case of benign polypoid adenomyoma, found during Caesarean section, as a cause of abnormal lie in a primigravida is reported. A clear distinction as shown can be drawn between breech presentation and transverse lie at term, and between transverse lie in multiparous and nulliparous women. Prophylactic external version was not performed in this case and the reasons are discussed. Careful search for the cause of transverse lie especially in a primigravida is recommended.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong.
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D018194:Adenomyoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes; D006801:Humans; D007746:Labor Presentation; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal