Case Report

Laparoscopic excision of cornual pregnancy in whic systemic methotraxate treatment failed

  • Ulun Ulug
  • Mustafa Bahçeçi

Turk J Obstet Gynecol 2006;3(4):299-302

Frequency of cornual pregnancies among ectopic implantations is relatively low. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial for not only survival, but also for preserving future reproductive potential. In this case report management of an IVF/ICSI cornual pregnancy with successful operative laparoscopy following failed systemic Methotrexate administration was described. Diagnostic approaches and treatment modalities for cornual pregnancy were discussed.

Keywords: cornual pregnancy, 3 dimension ultrasonography, operative laparoscopy and methotraxate