Use of hysterosalpingosonography for early diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1998 Aug;79(2):217-8. doi: 10.1016/s0301-2115(98)00072-4.

Abstract

Diagnosis of unruptured ectopic pregnancy was performed using hysterosonography in a patient with no adnexial mass visible on transvaginal sonography and low hCG level (440 UI l(-1)). This avoided a laparoscopy and allowed treatment by single injection of methotrexate. Hysterosonography may be useful for the diagnosis of small ectopic pregnancies.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Uterus / diagnostic imaging*