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Case Studies | Obstetrics and Gynecology | India | Volume 10 Issue 2, February 2021

A Case Report of Cornual Pregnancy

Dr. Shilpa Chahar ^[2] | Dr. Hanslata Gehlot ^[8]

Abstract: Cornual pregnancy is a rare type of ectopic pregnancy in which embryo implants in the junction between the fallopian tube and uterus. In about 4 % of ectopic pregnancy, it can involve cornua. Cornual (interstitial) pregnancy is more dangerous than other ectopic as it may result in severe hemorrhage, shock with mortality rates ranging between 2-2.5 %. Early diagnosis and management of cornual pregnancy remains mainstay for handling maternal mortality. Management of cornual pregnancy includes medical or surgical management. In these modalities includes methotraxate therapy, laparoscopic technique such as cornuostomy and cornual resection and hysterectomy.

Keywords: Cornual Pregnancy, Laparotomy

Edition: Volume 10 Issue 2, February 2021,

Pages: 836 - 837

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