title: Laparoscopic approach of a unicornuate uterus with noncommunicating rudimentary horns.
abstract: Background. Müllerian duct malformations delineate a miscellaneous group of congenital anomalies that result from arrested development, abnormal formation, or incomplete fusion of the mesonephric ducts. Case. This paper describes the diagnosis and management of a noncommunicating rudimentary horn complicated by severe pelvic pain and associated endometriosis. Conclusion. This condition was diagnosed by laparoscopy and hysteroscopy examination. Operative videolaparoscopy proved to be a successful approach for the treatment of this congenital Müllerian anomaly.
authors.affiliation: Departament of Gynecologic Surgery, Hospital Mãe de Deus, José de Alencar 1244 apt 1009, Porto Alegre 90880-480, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Lidia Rosi
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Medeiros
authors.forename: Daniela Dornelles
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Rosa
authors.forename: Fabio Rosa
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Bruno Rosa
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Maria Ines
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Rosa