Simultaneous bilateral tubal pregnancy following in-vitro 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, M, GRIZELJ, V, SIMUNIC, V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion, Missed - diagnosis
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diagnostic Errors
Diseases of mother, fetus and pregnancy
Embryo Transfer - adverse effects
Female
Fertilization in Vitro - adverse effects
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Infertility, Female - therapy
Medical sciences
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Multiple
Pregnancy, Tubal - diagnosis
Pregnancy, Tubal - etiology
Pregnancy, Tubal - surgery
Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta
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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