The Diagnosis and Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy

Abstract

Further randomized, controlled trials with longer follow-up will be needed to answer currently open questions about the potential for individualized surgical treatment and the proper role of pharmacotherapy.

Ectopic Gestation in Spleen: A Rare Case Presentation

“…Ectopic pregnancy is defined as implantation of a fertilized ovum anywhere other than within the uterine cavity and occurs with an estimated incidence of 1.3-2.4% [1] The fallopian tube is the most common site for ectopic implantation which accounts for 95.5% of all ectopic gestations. [2] .…”

Ectopic pregnancy in the liver incidentally diagnosed by imaging: A case report

“…It is a complication of the first trimester of pregnancy that arises in 1.3-2.4% of all pregnancies (1). The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is the fallopian tube (97% of ectopic pregnancies) (2), and the second most common is the ovary and broad ligament (3).…”

“…Ectopic pregnancy is the implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity (1). It is a complication of the first trimester of pregnancy that arises in 1.3-2.4% of all pregnancies (1).…”

“…The choices of treatment for ectopic pregnancy are expectant treatment (close monitoring) (10), drug therapy (11) and surgery (1). Interventional treatment is another alternative for ectopic uterine and extra-uterine pregnancies, although non-tubal ectopic pregnancy, particularly that which is cervical, abdominal, ovarian or in a cesarean scar, represents a major clinical challenge (12).…”

“…As a common gynecological emergency, ectopic pregnancy is a focus of considerable attention by clinicians. The diagnostic means for ectopic pregnancy include clinical examination, imaging examination [for example, ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)], blood human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) determination, blood progesterone assay and diagnostic curettage, which are often combined in clinical use (1,2).…”