Mid-trimester missed abortion in a rudimentary horn-diagnosis and management

A 27 year old 5th gravida had been referred to our hospital from a private hospital as a case of failed termination of a missed abortion at 17 weeks gestation. The case was diagnosed by Ultrasonography as a rudimentary horn pregnancy and a laparotomy for complete horn excision was performed. This case indicates the importance of confirmation of intrauterine pregnancy before deciding the proper management