Department of Radiology, Istishari Arab Hospital, Ramallah, Palestine
Case Report
A Case Report of a Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy with a Positive Fetal Heartbeat
Author(s): Anwar Hammad and Sami Smerat*
Background: Cervical Pregnancy (CP) is a rare and potentially life-threatening form of ectopic pregnancy where implantation occurs within the cervical canal. It accounts for less than 1% of all ectopic pregnancies and carries a high risk of severe hemorrhage and hysterectomy. Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), including In Vitro fertilization (IVF), are recognized risk factors for CP. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are critical to minimizing complications and preserving fertility.
Case Presentation: We report the case of a 35-year-old woman (G4P1A2) with a history of cesarean section and two previous Dilatations and Curettage (D&C) procedures. The patient conceived through IVF with the transfer of two embryos. Follow-up ultrasound revealed a non-viable intrauterine gestational sac and a viable cervical pregnancy with p.. View More»