Open AccessMisdiagnosis of interstitial pregnancy followed by uterine cornual rupture during induced midtrimester abortion
Author(s) -
Petersen Kresten Rubeck,
Larsen Gunvor Kramshøj,
Nørring Keld,
Jensen Flemming Roald
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016349209021061
Subject(s) - medicine , obstetrics , abortion , vaginal bleeding , pregnancy , gestation , cervix , abdominal pain , interstitial pregnancy , uterine rupture , amniotic sac , amniocentesis , uterus , ectopic pregnancy , gynecology , fetus , surgery , amniotic fluid , prenatal diagnosis , genetics , cancer , biology
We present a case of interstitial pregnancy causing uterine cornual rupture during induction of prostaglandin midtrimester abortion. As the clinical and ultrasonographic diagnosis of advanced ectopic gcstation may be difficult, the possibility of ectopic pregnancy should be considered in cases of unsuccessful attempts of induced abortion.