Three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound diagnosis and conservative treatment of ectopic pregnancy in a cesarean section scar

Fertil Steril. 2007 Sep;88(3):706.e5-7. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.11.183. Epub 2007 Apr 9.

Abstract

Objective: To describe three-dimensional ultrasonographic features of an ectopic pregnancy in a cesarean scar.

Design: Description of a case.

Setting: Case report of one patient.

Patient(s): A 38-year-old women with three previous cesarean deliveries.

Intervention(s): Three-dimensional ultrasonography was performed for diagnosis and treatment.

Main outcome measure(s): Local administration of methotrexate under ultrasonographic guidance.

Result(s): Ultrasonographic study revealed a gestational sac in the anterior wall of the uterine isthmus with peritrophoblastic flow. It was treated conservatively and successfully with local methotrexate administration under ultrasonographic guidance.

Conclusion(s): The early diagnosis of ectopic cesarean scar pregnancy allows the conservative treatment with local administration of methotrexate under ultrasonographic guidance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
  • Cicatrix / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler