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A rare cause of a common symptom

Department of Radiology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia ^* Department of Gynaecology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia

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A 34-year-old woman presented with a short history of painless vaginal bleeding. Her last menstrual period was approximately 8 weeks previously and a recent pregnancy test had been positive. She had a history of two previous lower segment Caesarean sections. On general examination she was mildly shocked. Vaginal examination revealed an enlarged dumb-bell shaped 8–10 week uterus. The cervix was enlarged, invaginating the bladder. The external os was closed.

Received for publication October 7, 1991. Accepted for publication October 30, 1991.