Methotrexate in management of advanced ectopic pregnancy complicated by ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
A case of advanced ectopic pregnancy after in vitro fertilization complicated by an ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is presented. Methotrexate was given in spite of high levels of hCG and appeared to be successful. Difficulties in the choice between surgical and conservative treatment are discussed.
Donderwinkel
P F
PF
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Westeinde Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands.
van der Meer
S
S
Dörr
J P
JP
D000328:Adult; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000601:surgery; D008596:Menotropins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000601:surgery
D008596:Menotropins; D008727:Methotrexate