Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy: A cause of failed first trimester surgical termination of pregnancy (case report)

JBRA Assist Reprod. 2021 Feb 2;25(1):165-167. doi: 10.5935/1518-0557.20200039.

Abstract

Cesarean scar (ectopic) pregnancy is due to blastocyst implantation on a Caesarean scar. The current case presented by vaginal bleeding after a failed surgical termination of pregnancy. The ultrasound scan revealed a cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy managed by surgical removal. The possibility of cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy should be considered in any case presenting with a low-lying gestational sac.

Keywords: cesarean scar pregnancy; diagnosis; surgical management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Spontaneous*
  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects
  • Cicatrix / complications
  • Cicatrix / diagnostic imaging
  • Cicatrix / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, First
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic* / etiology