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Emmanuel N Kontomanolis1, Sofia Kalagasidou2, Zacharias Fasoulakis1
1Obstetrics and Gynecology, Democritus University of Thrace, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis.
Abstract:
Diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy relies on both ultrasound findings and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) measurements but due to the need for serial tests, tubal rupture and death represent major maternal and fetal risks. Early detection of ectopic pregnancy is essential and thus a noninvasive diagnostic tool seems crucial for the prevention of adverse effects since studies suggest there is a specific relationship between ectopic pregnancy and increasing microRNA factors. Human fluids in women with ectopic pregnancy reveal a particular change in comparison to healthy women. In addition to certain placental microRNAs circulating through plasma that present a specific concentration and serum profile, microRNAs seem to be possible biomarkers for the detection of pregnancy complications linked to placental pathologies. The aim of this study is to review current literature considering the expression levels of several circulating microRNAs that have shown to be novel potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of tubal ectopic pregnancy.
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