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Bicornuate uterus (gross pathology)

Case contributed by Ed Uthman
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Hysterectomy

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female

Surgical specimen

pathology

The specimen has been cut in a coronal plane and shows features of bicornuate uterus; the proximal (lower) segment of the uterus is relatively normally formed while the distal (upper) aspect is split into two 'horns', each with it's own endometrial cavity (best seen on the right side of the photograph). Adnexal structures are attached .

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Case Discussion

Coronal section through a bicornuate uterus.

Author: Ed Uthman

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