Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy
Misdiagnosed Scar Ectopic Pregnancy: From Suction Evacuation to Laparoscopic Excision – A Case Report
Abstract Scar ectopic pregnancy, a rare form of ectopic pregnancy, is implanted in the myometrium at the site of a previous cesarean section scar. With the increasing rate of cesarean deliveries, the incidence of cesarean scar ectopic pregnancies has been increasing. It is the implantation of blastocyst in the uterine scar of previous cesarean delivery. Scar ectopic pregnancies are challenging to diagnose, especially in the early stages. On ultrasound, they may appear similar to normal intrauterine pregnancies or o …