Diagnostics and Management Challenges of Nonpuerperal Uterine Inversions - Case Series.

Abstract

Purpose: Non-puerperal uterine inversion (NPUI) is a rare gynaecological entity with unknown actual incidence. It presents diagnostic and surgical challenges, due to its rarity and lack of clinical experience.

Methods: Case series of 5 NPUI cases.

Case description: (1) A 44-year-old P3A0 presented with chronic profuse vaginal bleeding and a prolapsed pedunculated fibroid measuring 9x8x7 cm. In theatre, the pedunculated fibroid was extirpated. Haultain procedure was performed to reposition the uterus, followed by suturing the uterus. (2) A 65-year-old P4A0 presented with a solid vaginal mass, with brisk bleeding measuring 10x10x8 protruding from the introitus. In theatre, the mass was excised, followed by Kustner procedure and a subtotal hysterectomy. (3) A 46-year-old P1A1 presented with a large pedunculated fibroid, hypovolemic shock and loss of consciousness. Upon presentation, she was in shock and severely anaemic (Hb 1.4 gr/dL). In theatre, the fibroid was excised followed by uterine repositioning. A large left ovarian cyst (Ø 10 cm) was identified. A subtotal hysterectomy and left salpingo-oophorectomy were performed. (4) A 34-year-old P3A0 presented with an acute vaginal lump measuring 10x6x5 cm. She had delivered her infant 2 months prior. In theatre, a Huntington procedure was performed to reposition the uterus, followed by a total abdominal hysterectomy. (5) A 60-year-old P3A0 presented with vaginal mass measuring 10×10×8 cm and chronic profuse vaginal bleeding. In theatre, uterine inversion was diagnosed. A Haultain procedure was performed, followed by a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. All cases had presented with vaginal mass and bleeding to varying degrees. The degree of inversion required various procedures (eg, Kustner, Haultain, Huntington) and different forms of hysterectomy.

Conclusion: Non-puerperal uterine inversion is a difficult pathology. Management is always surgical with different types of hysterectomy performed. With conservative surgery, Kustner, Huntington and Haultain procedures are indicated according to the severity and uterine position.