Caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy masquerading as gestational trophoblastic disease

Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy (CSEP) is a very rare form of ectopic pregnancy in which implantation occurs at the site of the previous cesarean scar with low or absent beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels. It has various differential diagnoses on gross and microscopic examination. A dela...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of postgraduate medicine 2022-01, Vol.68 (1), p.35-37
Hauptverfasser: Jashnani, K, Sangoi, N, Pophalkar, M, Patil, L
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy (CSEP) is a very rare form of ectopic pregnancy in which implantation occurs at the site of the previous cesarean scar with low or absent beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels. It has various differential diagnoses on gross and microscopic examination. A delay in the identification and management of this condition may lead to life-threatening complications. Here, we discuss the incidence and clinicopathological features of chronic CSEP, its types, and differential diagnoses.
ISSN:0022-3859
0972-2823
DOI:10.4103/jpgm.jpgm_461_21