Expectant management of an intramural ectopic pregnancy in a primigravid woman
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Case Report
P: 234-236
December 2008

Expectant management of an intramural ectopic pregnancy in a primigravid woman

J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc 2008;9(4):234-236
1. Department Of Obstetric And Gynecology, School Of Medicine, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
2. Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Kocaeli University Faculty Of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
3. Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Faculty Of Medicine, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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Received Date: 21.07.2008
Accepted Date: 24.08.2008
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ABSTRACT

An unusual type of ectopic pregnancy, intramural pregnancy, is referred as a conception within the uterine wall, surrounded by myometrium without a connection to the endometrial cavity, fallopian tubes or round ligament. Common complaints are vaginal spotting, pelvic pain, and a prolonged menstruel period. Before rupture, diagnosis is usually suspected by ultrasonographic findings and confirmed by laparoscopy or laparotomy. On 2-D ultrasound, a gestational sac completely surrounded by myometrium without any relation with the endometrium is the common finding of an intramural ectopic pregnancy. 3-D TVUSG has several advantages, including more accurate diagnosis of location of gestational sac within the myometrium by multiple scan planes and providing better visualization of the endometrium and myometrium separately. We report here a case of intramural ectopic pregnancy in an asymptomatic primigravid woman treated without any medical or surgical interventions.

Keywords:
Intramural ectopic pregnancy, 2-D ultrasound, 3-D ultrasound