Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy: A case report and review of literature
Background: Cervical ectopic pregnancy is a rare obstetric emergency commonly associated with adverse outcomes because of the diagnostic and treatment challenges it poses. Case presentation: We report a referred case of cervical ectopic diagnosed using transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound scan which was successfully managed conservatively with methotrexate. We further review available literature while discussing our management. Conclusion: Prompt diagnosis of cervical ectopic pregnancy will require a high index of suspicion alongside appropriate ultrasonography skills and other ancillary investigations. Medical management where possible could reduce the risk of intractable haemorrhage and hysterectomy.
Authors
- Gabriel Dogbanya
- Samuel Ilikannu
- Zaro Boysungni
- Stephen Ajani
- Festus Ogudugu
- Offiong Ekeng
Institutions
- Ahmadu Bello University (NG)
- National Hospital Abuja (NG)
- Federal Medical Centre (NG)
- Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Federal Medical Centre (NG)
- Federal Medical Centre (NG)
- Nile University of Nigeria (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Babcock University Medical Journal
- Published
- 2024-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.38029/babcockuniv.med.j..v7i2.449
- Primary Topic
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00