Conservative management of 11 weeks old cervical ectopic pregnancy with transvaginal ultrasound-guided combined methotrexate injection: Case Report and Literature Review
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, cilt.67, ss.215-218, 2020 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 67
- Basım Tarihi: 2020
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.01.020
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EMBASE
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.215-218
- İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet
Özet
© 2020Introduction: The ultimate treatment approach for cervical ectopic pregnancy remains controversial. Gestational age, serum β-hCG levels, fetal cardiac activity presence and the patient's claim for fertility preservation are the major challenges for method of choice in each individual case. Medical treatment may be a favorable option for the treatment of late diagnosed cases, as well as the early ones. Presentation of case: In this case report, we aim to present a case of 10 4/7 weeks of cervical ectopic pregnancy successfully treated with transvaginal ultrasound-guided local and systemic methotrexate injection. Discussion: The case presented here is exceptional because even though the advanced gestational age, presence of fetal cardiac activity and high serum β-hCG values, the abortion has occurred successfully. Conservative treatment without any need of further surgical intervention was sufficient for full recovery with the preservation of reproductive capacity. Conclusion: In conclusion, transvaginal ultrasound guided local and systemic methotrexate injection may be performed successfully for the cases of advanced gestational age with fetal cardiac activity and high serum β-hCG levels.