Successful methotrexate treatment of an abdominal pregnancy in the pouch of Douglas.
Abdominal pregnancy is a rare localization of ectopic pregnancy. Early diagnosis and treatment are advised and the choice of treatment is crucial. A successful case of conservative treatment with combined systemic and intra-amniotic methotrexate is presented. This treatment option should be considered in the management of this potentially life-threatening condition.
Crespo
R
R
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain. raquel2crespo@hotmail.com
Campillos
J M
JM
Villacampa
A
A
Madani
B
B
Navarro
R
R
Tobajas
J J
JJ
D000020:Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000032:Abortion, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D004312:Douglas' Pouch; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011269:Pregnancy, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional
D000020:Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; D008727:Methotrexate