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Three-dimensional transvaginal sonography of interstitial pregnancy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  14595740     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We describe the case of a 33-year-old pregnant woman, gravida 1 para 0, who was referred to us with a presumptive diagnosis of an interstitial pregnancy. The patient had had amenorrhea for 7 weeks and had previously undergone myomectomy. Two-dimensional sonographic examination revealed a gestational sac located outside the uterine cavity but could not define its exact anatomic position. Using transvaginal 3-dimensional sonography, we were able to correctly depict the sac, which was located where the fallopian tube crossed the uterine horn. We performed a cornual resection, during which the diagnosis of interstitial pregnancy was confirmed. The use of 3-dimensional sonography in this patient's case thus led to appropriate early treatment and avoidance of possible subsequent morbidity.
Authors:
Luis A Izquierdo; M Catherine Nicholas
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU     Volume:  31     ISSN:  0091-2751     ISO Abbreviation:  J Clin Ultrasound     Publication Date:    2003 Nov-Dec
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-11-03     Completed Date:  2004-03-18     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401663     Medline TA:  J Clin Ultrasound     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  484-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Diagnostic Ultrasound, University of Miami School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1611 Northwest 12th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Ectopic / surgery,  ultrasonography*
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*
Vagina

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