Imaging in gynecological disease (25): clinical and ultrasound characteristics of intramural pregnancy

Abstract

What are the novel findings of this work?Intramural pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy, on which there is little published literature regarding the diagnosis, management or natural history. In this large series of patients, we describe the different morphological appearances on ultrasound of both partial and complete intramural pregnancy and the different management approaches. What are the clinical implications of this work?Accurate early diagnosis of intramural pregnancy and better understanding of the efficacy of conservative and surgical management options is important for patient counseling. Familiarity with morphological findings on ultrasound examination and key diagnostic criteria should facilitate early detection of intramural pregnancy and lead to better patient care.