Suggested Method for the Management of Heterotopic Cervical Pregnancy Leading to Term Delivery of the Intrauterine Pregnancy: Case Report and Literature Review

Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Elias TsakosKonstantinos Dafopoulos

Abstract

This is a case report and literature review regarding early diagnosis and management of a cervical heterotopic pregnancy. A 41-year-old gravida 2 para 0 with premature ovarian failure was treated successfully in an in vitro fertilization program with donor oocytes. A transvaginal ultrasound scan revealed the presence of a heterotopic pregnancy, with an intrauterine embryo and an intracervical embryo. Both embryos had positive heartbeats. Aspiration of the cervical pregnancy was followed by Foley catheter placement and cervical cerclage suturing. Monitoring of the patient resulted in elective uncomplicated cesarean section delivery at 38 weeks following an uneventful pregnancy. Given the lack of guidelines for the management of heterotopic cervical pregnancy, we reviewed the literature suggesting the most effective method. The value of early diagnosis and management is concluded from the literature, in support of our management principles.

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