A case of cesarean scar ectopic: a rare but important form of ectopic pregnancy
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Daniel J. Kim Mila Welch John L. Kendall
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
Introduction This is a case of a 35-year-old G4P3 female with history of one prior cesarean section who presented to the emergency department with vaginal bleeding. She was found to be pregnant, and an ultrasound identified a cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy. Methods This is a case report and brief review of the literature. Conclusion Cesarean scar ectopic is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy that implants within the myometrium at the site of a prior cesarean section scar. It carries the potential for serious maternal morbidity and mortality, including complications like uterine rupture, life-threatening hemorrhage, and need for hysterectomy. All sonographers who scan patients in first-trimester pregnancy should be aware of the criteria to diagnose this entity, as cesarean scar ectopic can otherwise be confused with cervicoisthmic pregnancy or spontaneous abortion in progress
Crit Ultrasound J (2011) 3:55–57 DOI 10.1007/s13089-011-0064-5 Received: 26 January 2011 / Accepted: 3 February 2011 / Published online: 5 March 2011
