Interstitial and angular pregnancies: Case reports and differential diagnosis

J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2018 Oct;44(10):1999-2002. doi: 10.1111/jog.13748. Epub 2018 Jul 26.

Abstract

Interstitial and angular pregnancies are rare and have high rates of morbidity and mortality. These terms continue to create confusion and are frequently misused. The standardization of terminology and differentiation of cases is necessary to distinguish between different outcomes. This article aims to report one case of angular and another case of interstitial pregnancies and to discuss clinical and radiological characteristics, prognosis and treatment. These pathologies continue to be confused with each other and with ectopic pregnancy tubal. Therefore, correct diagnosis facilitates appropriate management.

Keywords: angular pregnancy; ectopic pregnancy; interstitial pregnancy; ultrasonography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Angular* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy, Angular* / pathology
  • Pregnancy, Angular* / surgery
  • Pregnancy, Interstitial* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy, Interstitial* / pathology
  • Pregnancy, Interstitial* / surgery