Scholars International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SIJOG)
Volume-4 | Issue-05 | 199-201
Case Report
Case Report: Misdiagnosed Case of Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy with Catastrophic Bleeding
Dr. Santosh Sidid, Dr. Priya Thakur Dubey, Dr. B. S. Duggal
Published : May 23, 2021
Abstract
Cervical ectopic pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy with implantation of fertilized ovum in the cervical canal below the internal os. Incidence of cervical pregnancy varies 1:1000-95000 and associated with high maternal morbidity and mortality due to high chances of pregnancy being misdiagnosed. To reduce maternal mortality, it is indeed necessary to understand the importance of correct diagnosis by clinical or radiological or biochemical methods available. Here we present a case of a 36-year-old female reported to us in Noble hospital as a misdiagnosed case of cervical ectopic pregnancy with catastrophic bleeding. Management of the cervical ectopic pregnancy is dependent on several factors such as the patient's gestational age, fetal cardiac activity, stability of the patient, patient's interest in retaining future fertility, and the availability of resources and expertise of the practicing gynaecologist. The cervical ectopic pregnancies though rare, do occur, and their incidence is increasing. A high index of suspicion, clinical and radiological correlation, especially in cases with previous uterine scars can pick up this rare entity preoperatively. If diagnosed early conservative management can be offered. However, missed diagnosis can lead to high morbidity and mortality.