Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2003 Dec;46(12):2476-2481.

Successful Conservative Chemotherapy for Intramural Pregnancy: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chunchon, Korea.

Abstract

More than 95% of ectopic pregnancies involve the fallopian tubes. Other sites of ectopic implantation are less frequent, and a pregnancy in the myometrium is extremely rare. Few cases are reported in the literature which satisfy the criteria required for the diagnosis of intramural ectopic pregnancy, and unequivocal diagnosis without extirpation of the ruptured uterus is difficult. Most of ruptured cases have been treated with surgical modality including hysterectomy, and for more conservative management early detection is important. MRI is a useful, noninvasive and confirmative imaging modality for the detection of intramural pregnancy. Chemotherapy with methotrexate is an effective treatment that allows preservation of reproductive potential in selected case. We described a case of unruptured intramural pregnancy diagnosed with MRI and successfully treated with methotrexate. Theoretical and possible pathophysiologic derangements of this rare pregnancy- related disorder are also reviewed.

Keyword

Intramural pregnancy; Magnetic resonance imaging; Methotrexate

MeSH Terms

Animals
Diagnosis
Drug Therapy*
Fallopian Tubes
Female
Hysterectomy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Methotrexate
Mice
Myometrium
Pregnancy*
Pregnancy, Ectopic
Uterus
Methotrexate
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