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Case Reports
. 2012 Oct;28(5):369-371.
doi: 10.1089/gyn.2012.0006.

Hysteroscopic Removal of Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy Following Failed Intramuscular/Intra-Sac Methotrexate: A Case Report

Jason D Kofinas  1 , Stephanie E Purisch  1 , Justin S Brandt  1 , Melissa Montes  2
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Case Reports

Hysteroscopic Removal of Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy Following Failed Intramuscular/Intra-Sac Methotrexate: A Case Report

Jason D Kofinas et al. J Gynecol Surg. 2012 Oct.

Abstract

Background: Cervical pregnancy is a diagnosis associated with significant morbidity, specifically life-threatening hemorrhage that potentially requires hysterectomy to prevent maternal death. Conservative and fertility-sparing management strategies are poorly described in the literature, and there is no clear standard of care. Case: The patient was a 34-year-old gravida 1, para 0 who had conceived spontaneously after laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis, and was found to have cervical pregnancy. She received both intramuscular and intra-sac methotrexate, with no resolution of the ectopic pregnancy. The pregnancy was removed hysteroscopically. Results: Subsequently, the patient was able to achieve a normal clinical pregnancy with ovulation induction/intrauterine insemination. This pregnancy was carried to term. Conclusions: Although cervical pregnancy is particularly hazardous and potentially fatal, conservative/fertility-sparing management of these pregnancies can be successful. (J GYNECOL SURG 28:369).

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Sonographic evidence of cervical pregnancy within the cervical canal.
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Sonographic image showing distance of cervical pregnancy from ectocervix.
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Cervical pregnancy within the right cervical canal.
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Empty uterine cavity after resection of cervical pregnancy.
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