Intramural ectopic pregnancy: a case and review of the literature.

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, Sterling Way, London N18 1QX, United Kingdom.

Published: June 2013

An intramural ectopic is a rare type of ectopic pregnancy in which the gestational sac is implanted within the myometrium, separate from the endometrial cavity and Fallopian tubes. There are only 53 cases in the published literature. We report a case of intramural ectopic pregnancy treated surgically and review the published data on this rare type of ectopic pregnancy, with respect to aetiology, diagnosis and management.

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