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KMID : 0358420080510010089
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Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2008 Volume.51 No. 1 p.89 ~ p.94
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A case of heterotopic pregnancy: 16 weeks of intrauterine pregnancy with fetal Edwards syndrome and tubal pregnancy, following IVF-ET
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Chung Doo-Yong
Jeon Hyun-Su
Kim Hyun-Jun
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Abstract
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Heterotopic pregnancy is defined as coexistence of intrauterine and ectopic pregnancy. The reported incidence of heterotopic pregnancy, which is normally rare, is particularly high (1%) after IVF treatment. It is important to have a high index of suspicion for the occurrence of heterotopic pregnancies because only 40% to 84% of cases can be diagnosed with transvaginal ultrasound at the initial presentation. Edwards syndrome occurs in 8,000 newborns and the incidence is much higher in elderly gravidas. We report a case of heterotopic pregnancy following IVF-ET resulting in 16 weeks of intrauterine pregnancy with fetal Edwards syndrome, and tubal pregnancy with a brief review of literature.
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KEYWORD
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Heterotopic pregnancy, IVF-ET, Edwards syndrome, Mid-trimester
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