Molina Sa, Calvo AO, Amoroso HMA, Reyes BRE

Language: Spanish
References: 8
Page: 348-354
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ABSTRACT

Cervical ectopic pregnancy is a rare condition that occurs in 1 in 2500 to 18,000 pregnancies, is associated with high morbidity and mortality can be reduced by early diagnosis through ultrasound and in this time series of reported cases indicate that the best method of treatment is the drug conservatively with methotrexate. This case is presented to show a failure of conservative treatment and decision making removal of the gravid uterus with subsequent pathology report confirming diagnosis.

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