Cesarean scar pregnancy: case report

Authors

  • Livia Azevedo Miato Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense
  • Sandy Benedet Tautz Universidade do extremo sul catarinense
  • João Vitor Vieira Grafulim Universidade do extremo sul catarinense
  • Anne Rosso Bianchi Médica ginecologista e obstetra e professora da universidade do extremo sul catarinense
  • Jéssica telli palma Residente de ginecologia e obstetricia universidade do extremo sul catarinense

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18616/inova.v14i2.7801

Abstract

The term ectopic pregnancy refers to nidations that occur outside the uterine cavity, and may occur in the fallopian tubes, ovaries, abdomen, uterine scar - the latter being the rarest and with the highest risk of morbidity and mortality, due to major complications such as uterine rupture and massive bleeding. Thus, this report describes this rare pregnancy implantation, which has been increasing its incidence due to the increase of elective cesarean sections. A 34-year-old patient, G2C1A1, was admitted to a reference service with an ultrasound report of anembryonic pregnancy. After orientation, the patient opted for expectant management. One month later, the patient returns complaining of vaginal bleeding, and a new ultrasound shows a large amount of ovular debris. Due to the missed abortion, the team performed manual intrauterine aspiration with a small amount of material - incompatible with the ultrasound - which led to a control transvaginal ultrasound. It was identified intrauterine heterogeneous content, with an anechoic image in the central portion - suspicion of ectopic pregnancy in uterine scar or molar pregnancy. A new BHCG and magnetic resonance imaging were requested for diagnostic elucidation, and an ectopic pregnancy implanted in a cesarean section scar was found. After approach, the patient started with fever and laboratory changes, which suggested uterine perforation. With urgency, the patient was reordered and laparotomy was performed, with visualization of uterine serosa bulging and apparent perforation. An abdominal hysterectomy was performed, with no further complications other than increased bleeding, requiring blood transfusion at the end.

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Published

2023-02-14