Rupture of Interstitial Pregnancy in Early Gestation due to Prostaglandin Abuse

Authors

  • Sandeep Kour Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Acharaya Sri Chander College of Medical Sciences, Sidhra, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
  • Kamlesh Manhas Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Acharaya Sri Chander College of Medical Sciences, Sidhra, Jammu , Jammu & Kashmir

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjog.v28i2.30099

Keywords:

Ectopic pregnancy, interstitial pregnancy, misoprostol misuse, mifepristone misuse

Abstract

Interstitial pregnancy occurs when the fertilised ovum implants in the interstitial portion of the fallopian tube. It occurs in around 2% of all the ectopic pregnancies . It can last up to mid trimester before it ruptures spontaneously as it can grow inside the interstitium for long period of time. If not detected early, can lead to a fatal outcome. Mifepristone (antiprogesterone) followed by a low dose of misoprostol (prostaglandin E1 analog) has been used for termination of early pregnancy after ruling out ectopic pregnancy, but there have been many reports of misuse of this combination especially in the developing countries. Here we report a case of interstitial pregnancy, which ruptured at 6 weeks of gestation due to misuse of this combination as an over the counter drug without looking for ectopic pregnancy.

Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2013; Vol. 28(2) : 103-105

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Author Biography

Sandeep Kour, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Acharaya Sri Chander College of Medical Sciences, Sidhra, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir



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Published

2016-10-23

How to Cite

Kour, S., & Manhas, K. (2016). Rupture of Interstitial Pregnancy in Early Gestation due to Prostaglandin Abuse. Bangladesh Journal of Obstetrics &Amp; Gynaecology, 28(2), 103–105. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjog.v28i2.30099

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Case Report