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Intramural Pregnancy: An Intriguing Diagnosis in a Resource Constraint Practice.

O O Lawal^1,2, G O Obajimi^1,2, C M Okor²

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Email: gbolahanobajimi@gmail.com; Phone number: +2348033491985.

West African Journal of Medicine

|October 2, 2024

Summary

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This case study details a rare uterine scar pregnancy successfully treated with surgery. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing this high-risk obstetric emergency.

Keywords:

Dilemma Intramural Pregnancy Resource Constraint Practice

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Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Reproductive Medicine
Surgical Management of Pregnancy Complications

Background:

A 30-year-old woman with a history of cervical incompetence presented with symptoms suggestive of threatened miscarriage.
Recurrent lower abdominal pain and vaginal spotting prompted further investigation at 12 weeks and 6 days gestational age.

Observation:

Obstetric ultrasound revealed an intrauterine pregnancy invading the posterior myometrium, indicating a uterine scar pregnancy.
Signs of hemoperitoneum and uterine wall thinning were noted, signifying a high-risk condition.

Findings:

The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy for evacuation of hemoperitoneum.
The fetus was surgically separated from the myometrium, and the uterine wall was repaired.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing rare pregnancy complications.
Successful surgical management of uterine scar pregnancy can lead to favorable maternal outcomes.
Further research into non-invasive diagnostic methods and conservative management strategies is warranted.