Abdominal ectopic pregnancy. Issue 4 (4th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: George, Reshma; Powers, Edward; Gunby, Robert
• Is Part Of: Proceedings. Volume 34:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 530
• Page End: 531
• Publication Date: 2021-07-04
• Subjects: Abdominal ectopic pregnancy -- laparotomy -- magnetic resonance imaging -- ultrasound; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Medicine -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2021.1884932
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-8280

Abstract

Abstract: Abdominal pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy with high morbidity and mortality. There are a limited number of case reports of abdominal ectopic pregnancies. We present a case of a 29-year-old woman who presented to her obstetrician at 17 weeks' gestation with abdominal pain. A sonogram and confirmatory magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated an abdominal ectopic pregnancy. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy with removal of the ectopic pregnancy. Our case presents an opportunity to discuss a rare form of ectopic pregnancy and the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment to reduce morbidity and mortality.