Ectopic pregnancy in a preexisting hydrosalpinx during a spontaneous pregnancy.
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Journal Article
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the possible role of abnormal embryo migration as a cause of ectopic pregnancy during IVF with hydrosalpinges. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: University-based reproductive endocrinology and fertility clinic. PATIENT(S): A patient presenting with a tubal ectopic pregnancy after spontaneous conception in a preexisting hydrosalpinx. INTERVENTION(S): Laparoscopic salpingectomy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Ultrasound and operative findings. RESULT(S): Case demonstration of abnormal embryo migration into a surgically documented preexisting hydrosalpinx during a spontaneous conception. CONCLUSION(S): The mechanism of increased tubal ectopic pregnancy rates during IVF with hydrosalpinges remains unexplained. This case supports abnormal embryo migration due to the hydrosalpinx as a contributing factor.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Garde, RV; Jovanovic, VP; Couchman, GM; Walmer, DK; Price, TM
Published Date
- October 2006
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 86 / 4
Start / End Page
- 1001.e11 - 1001.e13
PubMed ID
- 16949588
Pubmed Central ID
- 16949588
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1556-5653
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.02.123
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States