Abstract
The terms “cornual,” “interstitial,” and “angular” pregnancies are used inconsistently
in the literature. Some sources use “interstitial” and “cornual” synonymously, while
others reserve “cornual” for gestations in bicornuate or septate uteri; others distinguish
interstitial from angular pregnancy, while in practice, many physicians are unfamiliar
with the latter designation. This article aims to clarify the terms and review the
literature with respect to diagnosis and prognosis, with attention to the potential
roles of 3D ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: April 17, 2014
Accepted:
April 5,
2014
Received in revised form:
April 1,
2014
Received:
February 18,
2014
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