Abdominal pregnancy- a case report

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Medical Case Reports

Background:

• Abdominal pregnancy is a rare and high-risk ectopic pregnancy.
• It presents diagnostic and management challenges due to potential maternal morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a case of advanced abdominal pregnancy.
• To highlight the diagnostic and management complexities of abdominal pregnancy.
• To review the literature on this condition.

Main Methods:

• A case report of a 39-year-old female with abdominal pregnancy.
• Diagnosis confirmed by ultrasonography at 15 weeks gestational age.
• Initial conservative management followed by surgical intervention at 20 weeks due to fetal demise.

Main Results:

• A viable abdominal pregnancy was detected at 15 weeks.
• Conservative management was unsuccessful.
• Surgical intervention was required at 20 weeks following fetal demise.
• The maternal outcome was favorable.

Conclusions:

• Abdominal pregnancy diagnosis and management pose significant challenges.
• Delayed diagnosis and intervention increase maternal risks.
• This case underscores the importance of timely diagnosis and appropriate management strategies for abdominal pregnancy.