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Abdominal pregnancy with a full term live fetus: case report
A Y Isah1, Y Ahmed, E I Nwobodo
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria. isahay@yahoo.com
This case report details a rare abdominal pregnancy reaching full term with a live birth. Factors like illiteracy and lack of antenatal care led to delayed diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Reproductive Medicine
Background:
- Abdominal pregnancy is a rare and high-risk form of ectopic pregnancy.
- Delayed presentation in cases of abdominal pregnancy is often associated with socioeconomic factors and limited access to healthcare.
Observation:
- A patient presented late with symptoms including vaginal bleeding, persistent abdominal pain, weight loss, and pallor.
- Clinical features suggested a complex obstetric complication requiring urgent intervention.
Findings:
- The case involved an abdominal pregnancy that progressed to term.
- Successful delivery of a live fetus was achieved via laparotomy.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of accessible antenatal care, even in resource-limited settings.
- It underscores the potential for viable fetal outcomes in carefully managed abdominal pregnancies.
- Highlights the critical role of timely surgical intervention in managing advanced abdominal pregnancies.
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