Conservative management of two ectopic pregnancies implanted in previous uterine scars

R. Haimov-Kochman, Y. Sciaky-Tamir, N. Yanai, S. Yagel

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Abstract

Cesarean section scar pregnancy is rare. A variety of interventions have been implemented to terminate the pregnancy and preserve the uterus; however, the optimal treatment is unknown. We describe two cases of this rare condition diagnosed by transvaginal ultrasound. In the first case the diagnosis of an 8-week non-viable gestation in a uterine scar was made sonographically in a 40-year-old woman. The patient was treated with intramuscular methotrexate. Myometrial integrity was suggested both by ultrasound findings and laparoscopic findings. In the second case, an early cervicoisthmic pregnancy in a uterine scar was diagnosed by sonography in a 39-year-old woman. This patient was treated successfully with a full course of intramuscular methotrexate. Complete disappearance of the gestational sac took place 4 months following beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin normalization. Intramuscular methotrexate may be a treatment alternative for Cesarean section scar pregnancies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)616-619
Number of pages4
JournalUltrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume19
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Management
  • Methotrexate
  • Uterine scar

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