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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

Heterotopic cervical pregnancy: Case report and literature review.

Ghazaleh Salehabadi, Nedasadat Rezaei, Ayda Roostaee, Nooshin Eshraghi, Zeinab Safarpour Lima

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Ghazaleh SalehabadiDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Nedasadat RezaeiDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ayda RoostaeeDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Nooshin EshraghiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Shahid Akbar-Abadi Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Zeinab Safarpour LimaDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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Abstract

Heterotopic cervical ectopic pregnancy (CEP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy, that involves implantation of gestational sac in both the cervical canal and uterine cavity. This condition poses high risks of severe complications like lethal vaginal bleeding and abortion. Transvaginal ultrasonography is the primary diagnostic tool. Risk factors may vary from prior cesarean delivery to the utilization of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART). Despite the research conducted on this condition, the best treatment strategy has not been established. This study discusses a rare case of cervical heterotopic pregnancy, emphasizing early diagnosis. Our case underwent in-vitro fertilization (IVF). We used potassium chloride (KCL) and methotrexate (MTX) as treatment. At first, the cervical gestational sac was expelled but unfortunately, later, the intrauterine gestational sac was also aborted. We also reviewed 25 cases (1980-2024) which demonstrated the importance of early diagnosis of heterotopic cervical pregnancy and that most cases are likely to have positive outcomes.

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Case reportHeterotopic pregnancyIn-vitro fertilizationTransvaginal ultrasonography

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PMCPMC11987567

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