Diagnosis and Management of an Intramyometrial Ectopic Pregnancy Within a Septate Uterus

Abstract

BACKGROUND:An intramyometrial pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy, making up an estimated 1% of all ectopic pregnancies. Previously described management options have included surgical excision in the emergency setting.CASE:A 32-year-old woman, gravida 4 para 0, at 6 0/7 weeks of gestation by last menstrual period, was noted to have a gestational sac implanted entirely within the uterine myometrium. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the presence of an intramyometrial ectopic pregnancy within a septate uterus. The patient's abnormal pregnancy was successfully treated with multidose methotrexate.CONCLUSION:Intramyometrial pregnancy is a rare entity that should be considered when it is suggested by ultrasonography or if an intrauterine pregnancy is surgically inaccessible from the endometrial cavity. In a stable patient, multidose systemic methotrexate may be a feasible management strategy.