Intramural ectopic pregnancy: a case and review of the literature

Abstract An intramural ectopic is a rare type of ectopic pregnancy in which the gestational sac is implanted within the myometrium, separate from the endometrial cavity and Fallopian tubes. There are only 53 cases in the published literature. We report a case of intramural ectopic pregnancy treated...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology 2013-06, Vol.168 (2), p.129-133
Hauptverfasser:	Kirk, Emma, McDonald, Katie, Rees, Julia, Govind, Abha
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdominal Pain - etiology Abortion, Therapeutic Adult Chorionic Gonadotropin - blood Diagnosis, Differential Ectopic pregnancy Female Humans Intramural ectopic pregnancy Obstetrics and Gynecology Pregnancy Pregnancy, Ectopic - blood Pregnancy, Ectopic - diagnosis Pregnancy, Ectopic - pathology Pregnancy, Ectopic - physiopathology Pregnancy, Tubal - diagnosis Transvaginal ultrasound Treatment Outcome Up-Regulation Uterine Rupture - etiology Uterine Rupture - surgery Uterus - pathology Uterus - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract An intramural ectopic is a rare type of ectopic pregnancy in which the gestational sac is implanted within the myometrium, separate from the endometrial cavity and Fallopian tubes. There are only 53 cases in the published literature. We report a case of intramural ectopic pregnancy treated surgically and review the published data on this rare type of ectopic pregnancy, with respect to aetiology, diagnosis and management.
ISSN:	0301-2115 1872-7654
DOI:	10.1016/j.ejogrb.2012.12.036