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Cervical incompetence

Case contributed by: Dr Bruno Di Muzio

Presentation:

Premature labour pain, with some non-specific vaginal discharge

Patient Data:

Age: 26 weeks gestation
Gender: Female
Race: Other
From the case: Cervical incompetence
Modality: Ultrasound

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  • <p>Pelvic ultrasound image of the cervix shows its total effacement.</p>

Pelvic ultrasound image of the cervix shows its total effacement.

Markedly gaping internal os is seen with 'U-shaped' funneling of gestation sac and bulging amniotic membranes. Near-total effacement of cervix is seen.

Case Discussion:

Cervical incompetence is a painless spontaneous dilatation of the cervix, and is a common cause of second trimester pregnancy failure.

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