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22 November 2023

13 Pages

MRI Assessment of Cesarean Scar Pregnancies: A Case Series

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Division of Radiology, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy
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Department of Radiology, Ospedale del Mare-ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy
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Department of Gynecology, Ospedale del Mare-ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy
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Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy

Abstract

Cesarean scar pregnancies (CSPs) are a type of ectopic pregnancy that occur when an embryo implants within the fibrous scar tissue of a previous cesarean surgery. If not promptly detected and treated, CSPs can result in serious maternal complications, such as uterine rupture and hemorrhage. TVUS (transvaginal ultrasonography) represents the imaging of choice for the diagnosis of CSPs; however, recent studies proposed a complementary role of MRI due to its capability in soft tissue characterization that may impact the therapeutical decision-making process. The purpose of our study was to explore the role of MRI in the diagnosis and its impact on therapeutical options in CSPs. Our experience showed that MRI has a complementary role to TVSU in correctly diagnosing CSPs, identifying the type, and guiding the therapeutical approach.

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