Sonographic and MR findings in 2 cases of intramural pregnancy treated conservatively

Intramural pregnancy is extremely rare and difficult to diagnose. Because of the high rate of uterine rupture in most cases, hysterectomy is often necessary. The optimal medical management for this condition is unknown. We report 2 cases of intramural pregnancy diagnosed by pelvic MRI and treated wi...

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Published in:Journal of clinical ultrasound 2006-09, Vol.34 (7), p.356-360
Main Authors: Ko, Hyun‐Sun, Lee, Young, Lee, Hee‐Joong, Park, In‐Yang, Chung, Dae‐Young, Kim, Soo‐Pyung, Park, Tai‐Churl, Shin, Jong‐Chul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Female
Humans
intramural pregnancy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
methotrexate
Methotrexate - therapeutic use
MRI
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors - therapeutic use
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Ectopic - diagnosis
Pregnancy, Ectopic - diagnostic imaging
Pregnancy, Ectopic - drug therapy
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
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Summary:Intramural pregnancy is extremely rare and difficult to diagnose. Because of the high rate of uterine rupture in most cases, hysterectomy is often necessary. The optimal medical management for this condition is unknown. We report 2 cases of intramural pregnancy diagnosed by pelvic MRI and treated with systemic methotrexate. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 34:356–360, 2006
ISSN:0091-2751
1097-0096
DOI:10.1002/jcu.20245