Consecutive cases of uterine anomalies detected at caesarean section: A reawakening call for a critical look.

Abstract

Uterine malformations are as result of agenesis, hypoplasia, abnormal fusion, or resorption of Müllerian ducts. The causes of uterine malformations are can be said to be due to varying factors like genetic, environmental etc. Septate uterus has been found to be the commonest cause of uterine anomaly. We report a case series of uterine anomalies. These case series involves four (4) patients who had caesarean section on account of malpresentation at term and during inspection of the uterus it was observed that there was an existing uterine anomaly These case series is comprised of two (2) cases of bicornuate uterus, one (1) case of septate uterus and one (1) case of uterine didelphys. We therefore recommend strict inspection of the anatomy at caesarean section during the conduct of all caesarean sections and even more strictly in instances where there is a high index of suspicion of uterine anomalies based on the identifiable risk factors.