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Transabdominal Ultrasound for Pregnancy Diagnosis in Reeves' Muntjac Deer
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Abdominal pregnancy- a case report
Ii Okafor1, Ac Ude2, Aso Aderibigbe2
1Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Abstract:
A case of abdominal pregnancy in a 39 year old female gravida 4, para 0(+3) is presented. Ultrasonography revealed a viable abdominal pregnancy at 15 weeks gestational age. She was initially managed conservatively. Surgical intervention became necessary at 20 weeks gestational age following Ultrasound detection of foetal demise. The maternal outcome was favourable. This case is presented to highlight the dilemma associated with diagnosis and management of abdominal pregnancy with a review of literature.
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