A case of heterotopic pregnancy following in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer.
- Author:
Gi Chul KANG
;
Jang Yong LEE
;
Yu Young BAE
;
Dae Hwa KIM
;
Kwang Soo KEE
;
Hun Jung IM
- Publication Type:In Vitro ; Case Report
- Keywords:
Heterotopic pregnancy;
Early diagonosis;
In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Early Diagnosis;
Embryo Transfer*;
Embryonic Structures*;
Fertilization in Vitro*;
Gynecological Examination;
Incidence;
Pregnancy;
Pregnancy, Heterotopic*;
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1999;42(9):2107-2110
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Heterotopic pregnancy, simultaneous intrauterine and extrauterine pregnancy, is an extremely rare case. The incidence of heterotopic pregnancy was about 1 to 30,000 pregnancies, but it has increased after wider use of assisted reproductive technology. The rising incidence presents a serious problem as the diagnosis of this potentially fatal condition is often missed. Careful pelvic examination combined with serial beta-hCG determinations, and transvaginal sonography to evaluate the adnexal region are necessary prerequisites for early diagnosis. We report a case of heterotopic pregnancy following in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer(IVF-ET) with a brief review of literature.
