Open AccessMethotrexate in management of advanced ectopic pregnancy complicated by ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Author(s) -
Donderwinkel Peter F. J.,
Meer Siepie,
Dörr Joep P. J.
Publication year - 1994
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 - 10.3109/00016349409072498
Subject(s) - medicine , methotrexate , ectopic pregnancy , ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome , gynecology , in vitro fertilisation , pregnancy , obstetrics , surgery , genetics , biology
A case of advanced ectopic pregnancy after in vitro fertilization complicated by an ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is presented. Methotrexate was given in spite of high levels of hCG and appeared to be successful. Difficulties in the choice between surgical and conservative treatment are discussed.