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Live full-term ovarian ectopic pregnancy: a case report.
Megan L Lee1, Bo C Li, David Robins
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, USA.
The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|January 2, 2015
Summary
Ovarian ectopic pregnancy is rare, but this case highlights a full-term survival. Early prenatal care and ultrasounds are crucial for detecting such rare obstetric emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Reproductive Medicine
Background:
- Ovarian ectopic pregnancy is a rare condition with a low incidence.
- Most ovarian ectopic pregnancies rupture early, necessitating urgent surgical intervention.
Observation:
- A term pregnancy presented with decreased fetal movement.
- Standard ultrasound failed to detect the ovarian ectopic pregnancy.
- Laparotomy during cesarean section revealed a live, left ovarian ectopic pregnancy.
Findings:
- A rare case of a viable, term ovarian ectopic pregnancy was successfully managed.
- The diagnosis was only confirmed during intraoperative findings.
Implications:
- Emphasizes the critical role of early and routine first-trimester ultrasounds in obstetric care.
- Highlights the potential for rare ectopic pregnancies to progress to term, challenging diagnostic capabilities.
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