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Sonographic Evaluation of an Embryonic Cervical Pregnancy

Itawamba Community College, Tupelo, Mississippi, cjalexander{at}iccms.edu

Cervical pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy, and early diagnosis and treatment are important when managing this type of emergency. Although rare, if implantation occurs in the endocervical canal, it can pose a serious risk to the patient's future fertility. When an endocervical pregnancy is suspected, transabdominal and endocavity sonography should be performed.

Key Words: cervical pregnancy • ectopic pregnancy • sonography • methotrexate therapy • uterine artery embolization

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Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 23, No. 6, 343-346 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/8756479307308186


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