Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy: Case report☆
Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancies are a rare form of extrauterine pregnancies, yet their incidence is increasing given the rise in cesarean deliveries. Similar to other ectopic pregnancies, cesarean scar ectopic pregnancies pose a great risk for maternal hemorrhage and ultimately maternal mortality....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-03-01
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| Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043318305004 |
| Summary: | Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancies are a rare form of extrauterine pregnancies, yet their incidence is increasing given the rise in cesarean deliveries. Similar to other ectopic pregnancies, cesarean scar ectopic pregnancies pose a great risk for maternal hemorrhage and ultimately maternal mortality. This study presents the case of a cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy in a patient with 3 prior cesarean deliveries. Here, we highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of cesarean scar ectopic pregnancies. Keywords: Cesarean scar ectopic, Obstetrics, Ectopic pregnancy |
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| ISSN: | 1930-0433 |