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Term interstitial pregnancy resulting in a live infant
B A Rosenzweig1, S Rotmensch, A Ressetar
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michael Reese Hospital, University of Chicago, Illinois.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|September 1, 1988
Summary
This case report details the first live birth from a term interstitial pregnancy, a rare form of ectopic pregnancy. This successful outcome challenges previous understandings of interstitial pregnancy risks and fetal survival.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
Background:
- Interstitial pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic gestation.
- Rupture is often delayed compared to tubal gestations, leading to severe hemorrhage.
- Term interstitial pregnancies with fetal survival are exceptionally rare.