Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

Rare Case of Scar Ectopic Pregnancy : Presenting as Missed Abortion

Isra Khan *

Department of Radio-diagnosis, JNMCH, Aligarh Muslim University, India.

Saifullah Khalid

Department of Radio-diagnosis, JNMCH, Aligarh Muslim University, India.

Emad Alvi

Department of Surgery, JNMCH, Aligarh Muslim University, India.

Sameera Khanam

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RML Hospital of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.

Saad Mohammad

Department of Orthopaedics, Integral University of Health Sciences, Lucknow, India.

Mohammad Nasim Khan

Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Scar ectopic pregnancy is one of the rarest form of ectopic pregnancy. It is a life-threatening form of abnormal implantation of embryo within the myometrium and fibrous tissues in a previous scar on the uterus, especially following caesarean section.

The early and accurate diagnosis with timely management can prevent pregnancy complications such as haemorrhage and uterine rupture and can preserve fertility(1)

Keywords: Scar ectopic, caesarean, pregnancy, TVS, haemorrhage, uterine rupture

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