A hemodynamically stable patient with suspected tubal ectopic pregnancy has β-hCG 3,500 mIU/mL, a 2.5-cm adnexal mass, and no fetal cardiac activity. ...

Question

A hemodynamically stable patient with suspected tubal ectopic pregnancy has β-hCG 3,500 mIU/mL, a 2.5-cm adnexal mass, and no fetal cardiac activity. She desires future fertility and has no contraindications. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Single-dose methotrexate protocol

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Diagnostic laparoscopy now

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Expectant management until pain resolves

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D&C to confirm diagnosis before treatment

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Immediate bilateral salpingectomy

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Ectopic Pregnancy

A hemodynamically stable patient with suspected tubal ectopic pregnancy has β-hCG 3,500 mIU/mL, a 2.5-cm adnexal mass, and no fetal cardiac activity. She desires future fertility and has no contraindications. Best management?