Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Jan 2011)

Ruptured Intramural Pregnancy with Myometrial Invasion Treated Conservatively

  • Anis Fadhlaoui,
  • Mohamed Khrouf,
  • Kais Nouira,
  • Anis Chaker,
  • Fethi Zhioua

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/965910
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2011

Abstract

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Background. Intramural pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy, difficult to diagnose and generally complicated by uterine rupture. Case. A 38-year-old woman, gravida 5 para 1, was diagnosed with intramural pregnancy by ultrasound and confirmed with MRI. A uterine rupture occurred, which lead to laparotomy and a conservative treatment. Conclusion. Early diagnosis is necessary for conservative treatment.