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.

Acute urinary retention in the first and second-trimester of pregnancy: Three case reports

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

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

Renal Physiology in Pregnancy

Understanding Urinary Retention in Pregnancy

Retrodisplaced Gravid Uterus

Urinary Stasis During Pregnancy: DIagnosis, Treatment, and Outlook

Renal Physiology in Pregnancy

Recurrent incarceration of the gravid uterus