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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>
Background Incarceration of a gravid uterus (IGU) is a rare manifestation
in obstetrics that may be associated with serious complications.</jats:p><jats:p>
Case We report on a 29-year-old patient at 34+2 weeks’
gestation who presented with HELLP syndrome. IGU had been initially diagnosed in
our department at 23+6 weeks’ gestation. Urgent cesarean section
was performed taking into account the specific characteristics of IGU. A healthy
premature child was born. With the prior knowledge of IGU no complications
during delivery occurred and mother and child had favorable outcomes.</jats:p><jats:p>
Conclusion IGU is a rare condition in pregnancy that should not be
overlooked. Early diagnosis and treatment of IGU can prevent serious
complications to the mother and child during pregnancy and delivery. In this
report, we discuss the specific peculiarities of an incarcerated uterus that
need to be considered in this regard.</jats:p>