Nijjar Simrit, Bottomley Cecilia, Jurkovic Davor
EGA Institute for Women's Health, Faculty of Population Health Sciences, University College London (UCL), London, UK.
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2025 Aug;104(8):1420-1423. doi: 10.1111/aogs.70007. Epub 2025 Jul 2.
Intramural pregnancy (IMP) is a rare and potentially life-threatening uterine ectopic pregnancy implanted within the myometrium. Despite its recognition as a distinct clinical entity, diagnostic challenges and a lack of standardized management protocols persist. IMP occurs when a gestational sac implants into the myometrium beyond the endometrial-myometrial junction, often following uterine trauma. Diagnosis is hindered by non-specific symptoms and frequent misclassification. While ultrasound is the primary diagnostic tool, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be needed in unclear cases. Treatment options range from expectant management to surgical intervention, but no consensus exists on the optimal approach. To enhance understanding and improve clinical outcomes, we propose an international IMP registry to collect data on diagnosis, treatment, and fertility outcomes. This collaborative effort aims to inform evidence-based guidelines, facilitating accurate early diagnosis and optimized patient care.
子宫肌层内妊娠(IMP)是一种罕见的、可能危及生命的子宫异位妊娠,妊娠囊植入子宫肌层内。尽管它已被确认为一种独特的临床实体,但诊断挑战和缺乏标准化的管理方案仍然存在。IMP发生于妊娠囊植入超过子宫内膜-肌层交界处的肌层时,通常发生在子宫创伤之后。非特异性症状和频繁的误诊阻碍了诊断。虽然超声是主要的诊断工具,但在不明确的病例中可能需要磁共振成像(MRI)。治疗选择从期待管理到手术干预,但对于最佳治疗方法尚无共识。为了增进了解并改善临床结局,我们提议建立一个国际IMP登记处,以收集有关诊断、治疗和生育结局的数据。这项合作旨在为循证指南提供依据,促进准确的早期诊断和优化的患者护理。