MRI Assessment of Cesarean Scar Pregnancies: A Case Series
Rosita Comune, Carlo Liguori, Stefania Tamburrini, F Arienzo, Luigi Gallo, Federica Dell’Aversana, Filomena Pezzullo, Fabio Tamburro, Pietro Affinito, Mariano Scaglione
Abstract
Cesarean scar pregnancies (CSPs) are a type of ectopic pregnancy that occur when an embryo implants within the fibrous scar tissue of a previous cesarean surgery. If not promptly detected and treated, CSPs can result in serious maternal complications, such as uterine rupture and hemorrhage. TVUS (transvaginal ultrasonography) represents the imaging of choice for the diagnosis of CSPs; however, recent studies proposed a complementary role of MRI due to its capability in soft tissue characterization that may impact the therapeutical decision-making process. The purpose of our study was to explore the role of MRI in the diagnosis and its impact on therapeutical options in CSPs. Our experience showed that MRI has a complementary role to TVSU in correctly diagnosing CSPs, identifying the type, and guiding the therapeutical approach.