Successful management of an intrauterine and cervical heterotopic pregnancy: A case report

Authors

  • Aniekan M. Abasiattai Department of Obstetrics/Gynaecology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria
  • Iniobong Ettete Department of Obstetrics/Gynaecology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria
  • Ntiense M. Utuk Department of Obstetrics/Gynaecology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria
  • Felix Uduma Department of Anaesthesia, University of Uyo, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria
  • Iniobong Ettete Department of Obstetrics/Gynaecology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria
  • Otu Etta Department of Radiology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Uyo, Nigeria
  • Aniefiok J. Umoiyoho Department of Obstetrics/Gynaecology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria
  • Ubong Mbaba Department of Obstetrics/Gynaecology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria

Keywords:

Heterotopic cervical pregnancy, selective foetal reduction, assisted reproductive technology, intra-amniotic potassium chloride instillation

Abstract

Heterotopic cervical pregnancy is an extremely rare and potentially catastrophic pregnancy complication. We report the first case of a heterotopic cervical pregnancy managed in our centre. Selective foetal reduction of the cervical pregnancy with ultrasonographically guided potassium chloride instillation into the amniotic sac combined with cervical cerclage resulted in the successful preservation of the intrauterine pregnancy and delivery of a live healthy baby at term. This report aims to alert practising clinicians about this rare and fatal pregnancy complication and discuss our experience with its management.

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Published

2021-10-27

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Vol. 37 No. 3 (2020): Tropical Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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