Abstract

Background: Cervical septum, a rare congenital uterine anomaly, can occasionally be acquired following surgical procedures on the cervix or in the uterus. While most cases are diagnosed incidentally during evaluation for infertility or recurrent miscarriage, acquired cervical septa have been rarely reported following cervical interventions such as hysteroscopy, conization. The impact of such abnormality on subsequent pregnancy outcomes still remains largely unexplored. Aim: Here, we report the case of a 28-year-old female, gravida 3, abortion 2, at 37+4 weeks, with gestational hypertension, who presented for safe confinement and was found to have a cervical septum. Discussion and conclusion: This anomaly is believed to have developed following a hysteroscopic cervical polypectomy performed. The clinical course and management of this patient underscore the need for heightened awareness of potential complications following such interventions on labour.

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