Term abdominal pregnancy with healthy newborn: a case report

Area of Science:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Reproductive Medicine
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

• Abdominal pregnancy is a rare but life-threatening form of ectopic pregnancy.
• It is associated with significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.
• Diagnosis and management are challenging, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Observation:

• A case of abdominal pregnancy was managed at a Regional Hospital in Ghana.
• The clinical presentation required a high index of suspicion for timely diagnosis.
• Despite the challenges, the pregnancy progressed to a viable stage.

Findings:

• A live, healthy newborn was successfully delivered.
• This case demonstrates the possibility of a favorable outcome in abdominal pregnancy.
• Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management were critical to the successful outcome.

Implications:

• Highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for abdominal pregnancy in all clinical settings.
• Underscores the need for improved diagnostic and management protocols for ectopic pregnancies, especially in low-resource areas.
• Suggests that with vigilant care, successful live births are achievable even in complex cases of abdominal pregnancy.