Ectopic pregnancy with full implantation of the gestational sac in the caesarean section scar managed successfully with laparotomy

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Caesarean scar pregnancy represents one of the rarest locations of ectopic pregnancies. It occurs when the blastocyst is implanted in a scar from a previous caesarean section. A dramatic increase of its prevalence has been observed for the last decades, reaching about 21% globally. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to avoid maternal morbidity and mortality. Our case presents the characteristic appearance of a caesarean scar pregnancy with full implantation of the gestational sac in the scar, which was managed successfully with laparotomy.

Keywords

• caesarean section
• ectopic pregnancy
• laparotomy
• scar pregnancy