A 31-year-old with amenorrhoea and lower abdominal pain is haemodynamically stable. β-hCG is positive; transvaginal ultrasound shows no intrauterine p...

Question

A 31-year-old with amenorrhoea and lower abdominal pain is haemodynamically stable. β-hCG is positive; transvaginal ultrasound shows no intrauterine pregnancy and an adnexal mass 25 mm with no fetal heartbeat. What management is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Single-dose methotrexate after criteria met and counselling

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Expectant management only

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Immediate laparotomy

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COCP to stabilise pregnancy

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Discharge without follow-up

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Ectopic pregnancy – medical management

A 31-year-old with amenorrhoea and lower abdominal pain is haemodynamically stable. β-hCG is positive; transvaginal ultrasound shows no intrauterine pregnancy and an adnexal mass 25 mm with no fetal heartbeat. What management is appropriate?