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Successful management of cervical pregnancy with medical intervention only: a case report.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17977172     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Cervical pregnancies are a rare form of ectopic pregnancy. They frequently present with hemorrhage and require hysterectomy to control bleeding. Their incidence may be higher with in vitro fertilization than previously considered. Since future fertility is desired in these patients, conservative management is frequently attempted. Increased early surveillance leads to earlier diagnosis and intervention. Most case reports to date indicated treating with either medical and surgical intervention or surgical intervention. CASE: A 36-year-old woman presented with recurrent pregnancy loss and tubal disease. In vitro fertilization was recommended. Embryo transfer resulted in a cervical pregnancy. She experienced painless vaginal bleeding shortly after her positive pregnancy test. A cervical pregnancy was diagnosed by early ultrasound. The patient underwent successful medical management and complete resolution with methotrexate alone. CONCLUSION: Cervical pregnancy, when diagnosed early, can be successfully treated with medical therapy.
Authors:
Adelina M Emmi; Lawrence D Devoe; Daksha B Chudgar; Erin Holsten; Lawrence C Layman
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of reproductive medicine     Volume:  52     ISSN:  0024-7758     ISO Abbreviation:  J Reprod Med     Publication Date:  2007 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-11-05     Completed Date:  2008-01-25     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0173343     Medline TA:  J Reprod Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  950-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-3360, USA. aemmi@mcg.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal / administration & dosage*
Adult
Cervix Uteri / ultrasonography
Embryo Transfer / adverse effects
Female
Humans
Methotrexate / administration & dosage*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Ectopic / drug therapy*,  etiology,  ultrasonography*
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; 59-05-2/Methotrexate

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