Isthmico-cervical ectopic pregnancy following caesarean section.
A 30 year old woman (gravida 4, para 2) presented with 2 1/2 mth amenorrhoea and vaginal spotting. On bimanual pelvic examination, an old tear was felt on posterior cervical lip with enlarged cervix and normal sized uterus. Ultrasonography revealed ectopic pregnancy with placenta implanted on isthmus and upper cervix. Dilatation and curettage was done with cervical packing.
Hingorani
S R
SR
Depts of Obstet and Gynaecol and Radiology, KEM Hospital, Parel, Bombay, Maharashtra.
Parulekar
S V
SV
Ratnam
K L
KL
D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014463:Ultrasonography