THE ROLE OF RADIOLOGY IN EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF ECTOPIC PREGNANCY: AN ANALYSIS OF IMAGING TECHNIQUES AND THEIR CLINICAL IMPACT

Authors

  • Altina Rayssa da Silva FAMINAS
  • Luza Ventura Pedrosa FAMINAS
  • Mariana Garcia Fazio Zanetti FAMINAS
  • Stéfano Francisco Machado Soares FAMINAS
  • Márcio José Rosa Requeijo FAMINAS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v11i5.19345

Keywords:

Ultrasonography. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Radiology. Diagnostic Accuracy.

Abstract

Ectopic pregnancy requires prompt diagnosis. This article evaluates imaging methods, emphasizing transvaginal ultrasound as first-line (sensitivity 87-99%) and MRI for complex cases (sensitivity 95%). Imaging enables early intervention, reducing complications like tubal rupture and preserving fertility. Limitations include operator-dependent variability and unequal technology access.

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Author Biographies

Altina Rayssa da Silva, FAMINAS

Acadêmica de medicina, FAMINAS-BH. 

Luza Ventura Pedrosa, FAMINAS

Acadêmica de medicina, FAMINAS-BH.

Mariana Garcia Fazio Zanetti, FAMINAS

Acadêmica de medicina, FAMINAS-BH. 

Stéfano Francisco Machado Soares, FAMINAS

Acadêmico de medicina, FAMINAS-BH.  

Márcio José Rosa Requeijo, FAMINAS

Doutorado – Orientador no curso de medicina, FAMINAS-BH.  

Published

2025-05-22

How to Cite

Silva, A. R. da, Pedrosa, L. V., Zanetti, M. G. F., Soares, S. F. M., & Requeijo, M. J. R. (2025). THE ROLE OF RADIOLOGY IN EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF ECTOPIC PREGNANCY: AN ANALYSIS OF IMAGING TECHNIQUES AND THEIR CLINICAL IMPACT. Revista Ibero-Americana De Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 11(5), 6144–6159. https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v11i5.19345