Cervical ectopic pregnancy: ultrasound diagnosis and conservative management Gravidez ectópica cervical: diagnóstico ecográfico e tratamento conservador
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Cervical ectopic pregnancy is a rare condition. We report a case of cervical ectopic pregnancy describing the ultrasound diagnosis and successful conservative management with methotrexate. Ultrasound findings and management options are discussed.
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