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Ectopic pregnancy after hysterectomy: a case report.

Alexander M Friedman1, Brenda Martin, Kristen A Matteson

  • 1Divisio of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, PA 19104, USA. alexander.friedman@gmail.com

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|March 2, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Ectopic pregnancy after hysterectomy is rare but serious. Timely diagnosis of this unusual condition is crucial to prevent severe complications in women presenting with abdominal pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Gynecologic Surgery

Background:

  • Ectopic pregnancy following hysterectomy is a rare clinical occurrence.
  • Delayed diagnosis can lead to significant patient morbidity.

Observation:

  • A 41-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.
  • The patient had undergone a vaginal hysterectomy 5 years prior.

Findings:

  • A tubal ectopic pregnancy was diagnosed.
  • The condition necessitated emergent surgical intervention.

Implications:

  • Post-hysterectomy ectopic pregnancy presents a diagnostic challenge due to its rarity and counter-intuitive nature.
  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for ectopic pregnancy in women with post-hysterectomy abdominal pain.

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