Stranded under the Prom: impacted gravid uterus presenting as

Acute urinary retention in pregnancy secondary to an impacted uterus is a rare occurrence. It can have non-specific presentations, leading to delay in diagnosis, hence potentially increasing maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. A number of risk factors for the condition have been identified. We describe the case of a 31-year-old woman presenting with urinary retention at 18 weeks’ gestation. Clinical examination revealed features consistent with a gravid uterus impacted in the pelvis. Management with urinary catheterisation followed by gentle manual disimpaction of the uterus was successful.

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Christopher LI WAI SUEN, Bachelor of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne, Department of Gastroenterology

Urinary Stasis During Pregnancy: DIagnosis, Treatment, and Outlook

Urinary retention during the second trimester of pregnancy: A rare cause

Transvaginal ultrasonography showing the retroverted gravid uterus at

Stranded under the Prom: impacted gravid uterus presenting as acute urinary retention: Figure 1

Christopher LI WAI SUEN, Bachelor of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne, Department of Gastroenterology

Impacted and Displaced Gravid Uterus with Fibroid

Transvaginal ultrasonography showing the retroverted gravid uterus at

Recurrent incarceration of the gravid uterus

Recurrent incarceration of the gravid uterus

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Transabdominal ultrasonography showing the retroverted gravid uterus at

Understanding Urinary Retention in Pregnancy

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