Conservative treatment of cervical ectopic pregnancy with transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration and single-dose methotrexate.
OBJECTIVE
To present a case of cervical ectopic pregnancy successfully treated with ultrasound-guided aspiration and single-dose methotrexate administered systemically.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
University hospital.


METHODS
A 27-year-old nulliparous woman with a cervical ectopic pregnancy.


METHODS
Transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration of the cervical ectopic pregnancy followed by single-dose methotrexate administered systemically.


METHODS
Recovery of the patient, successful conservative treatment of the cervical ectopic pregnancy, with preservation of the uterus.


RESULTS
The cervical ectopic pregnancy was successfully aborted, and the reproductive capability of the patient was preserved.


CONCLUSIONS
Transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration in combination with single-dose methotrexate administered systemically can be safely used to treat cervical ectopic pregnancies.
Cepni
Ismail
I
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. ismal@ttnet.net.tr
Ocal
Pelin
P
Erkan
Sanli
S
Erzik
Burcak
B
D000020:Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D013396:Suction; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000020:Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; D008727:Methotrexate