April 05, 2014

What is cervical pregnancy ?

It is occurs due to implantation of the fertilized ovum in the cervical canal. It may be due to rapid passes of fertilized ovum or fertilization of the ovum after it reaches in the cervical canal. The morbidity and mortality is high because of profuse haemorrhage.

Sign and symptoms -

  • Painless bleeding after the time of implantation.
  • Thinning of the cervical wall.
  • Dilatation of the external Os (opening of cervix).

Treatment -


Sonography reveals the pregnancy in the cervical canal and an empty uterine cavity. The treatment is removal of the product of conception by curettage. Hysterectomy is often required to stop bleeding.



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