Caesarean scar pregnancy-a rare case report

Authors

  • Shuchi Sharma Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SLBS Government Medical College, Ner Chowk, Mandi, HP, India
  • Poojan Dogra Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SLBS Government Medical College, Ner Chowk, Mandi, HP, India
  • Reena Sharma Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SLBS Government Medical College, Ner Chowk, Mandi, HP, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3259.ijct20220112

Keywords:

Hysterectomy, Ectopic pregnancy, Caesarean scar pregnancy

Abstract

Caesarean scar pregnancy is defined as implantation into the myometrial defect at the site of the previous uterine scar of the caesarean delivery. Here in, we report a case caesarean scar pregnancy in a 28 years old woman. The patient underwent laparotomy for removal of products of conception and resuturing of scar done. Overall prevalence is I in 2000 pregnancies. Caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy is rare, but its incidence is increasing with rise in trend of caesarean sections. It is important to have early and accurate diagnosis of caesarean scar pregnancy to avoid life threatening complications.

Author Biographies

Shuchi Sharma, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SLBS Government Medical College, Ner Chowk, Mandi, HP, India

Maternity Welfare Officer, Deptt. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Poojan Dogra, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SLBS Government Medical College, Ner Chowk, Mandi, HP, India

Assisstant Professor, Deptt. of Obs and Gynae

Reena Sharma, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SLBS Government Medical College, Ner Chowk, Mandi, HP, India

Assisstant Professor, Deptt. of Obs and Gynae

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Published

2022-01-25