Uterine artery embolization for management of interstitial twin ectopic pregnancy: Case report

E. Ophir, J. Singer-Jordan, M. Oettinger, M. Odeh, R. Tendler, Y. Feldman, V. Fait, J. Bornstein

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Abstract

Interstitial pregnancy is rare and dangerous variation of ectopic pregnancy. We describe a case oi unilateral interstitial viable twin pregnancy treated by selective uterine artery embolization. A 23-year-old women with clinical and ultrasonic diagnosis of viable twin interstitial pregnancy was treated by selective uterine artery embolization after failure of systemic methotrexate treatement. Her serum β-HCG was undetectable 2 months after the procedure and the ultrasound scan 70 days after embolization showed only multiple echogenic spots in the right uterine cornua. This therapeutic modality seems to be effective for conservative management of interstitial ectopic pregnancy, and as a prophylactic measure before surgical intervention to prevent major bleeding.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1774-1777
Number of pages4
JournalHuman Reproduction
Volume19
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Interstitial pregnancy
  • Twins
  • Uterine artery embolization

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