Simultaneous bilateral tubal pregnancy following inwvitro fertilization and embryo transfer

A case of simultaneous bilateral tubal pregnancy resulting from in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer is presented. Repeated transvaginal ultrasound examinations confirmed an intrauterine sac but no fetus, A diagnosis of early missed abortion was incorrectly made and a curettage was performed,...

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Published in:Human reproduction (Oxford) 1998-02, Vol.13 (2), p.465-467
Main Authors: Kasum, Miro, Grizelj, Veselko, Simunic, Velimir
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bilateral tubal pregnancy
ectopic pregnancy
in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
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Summary:A case of simultaneous bilateral tubal pregnancy resulting from in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer is presented. Repeated transvaginal ultrasound examinations confirmed an intrauterine sac but no fetus, A diagnosis of early missed abortion was incorrectly made and a curettage was performed, The pathological examination showed the presence of decidua and Arias-Stella phenomenon but no chorionic villi. Diagnostic laparoscopy and laparotomy performed 40 days after embryo transfer (eighth week of gestation), revealed bilateral tubal pregnancy. Bilateral salpingectomy was performed.
ISSN:0268-1161
1460-2350
DOI:10.1093/humrep/13.2.465