Teratogenic effect of Misoprostol following failure of elective abortion: A case of femoral agenesis and review of the literature

Misoprostol, a synthetic analogue of prostaglandin E1, is commonly used in gynecology, particularly in combination with mifepristone for elective abortion. Although its use is widespread, the potential teratogenic effects of misoprostol in cases of failed medical abortion have not been sufficiently...

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Published in:	Radiology Case Reports
Main Authors:	Hiba Ben Abdelhafidh, Oumayma Ben Rejeb, Nour Rouis, Badra Bannour, Neila Fathallah, Imen Bannour
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-01-01
Subjects:	Misoprostol Teratogenicity Femoral agenesis Follow-up ultrasound
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043324010793