The value of the sonographic imaging in the early diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
- Author:
Vuong Tien Hoa
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ectopic pregnancy
- MeSH:
Pregnancy, Ectopic;
Early Diagnosis;
Ultrasonography
- From:Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Information
2003;0(5):30-33
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
120 cases suspected of ectopic pregnancy (EP) were studied. Sonographic imaging gave early diagnosis:
- No intrauterine gestation sac at βhCG serum ≥ 700mlU/ml was the valuable sign with sensitivity of 93,0% and a positive predictive value of 87,7% (p< 0,01)
- Sonographic imaging with an adnexal mass has got a sensitivity of 72% and positive predictive value of 85,7% in early diagnosis
- In combining 3 factors: the concentration of βhCG serum ≥ 700mlU/ml, no intrauterine gestation sac with an adnexal mass separated from the ovary, the value of early diagnosis of EP has got sensitivity of 80% and positive predictive value of 93% (P< 0,01)
