A Rare Case of Caesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy – A Case Report Study

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DOI: 10.21522/TIJPH.2013.12.04.Art045

Authors : Prithika B, Preethika, R. Nithya, B. M. Logeshwari

Abstract:

Caesarean scar pregnancy is one of the rare entities with the presence of the implantation of the trophoblast at the previous Cesarean section scar site. Women presenting with this condition are often asymptomatic if left untreated this condition can lead to uterine rupture and massive maternal haemorrhage. Therefore, it is important for prompt prenatal diagnosis and management of caesarean scar pregnancies at the earliest. We present a case of women with two previous caesarean sections with scar pregnancy and managed appropriately.

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