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  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Surgical Gynecology

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

Observation:

  • A case of a 26-week abdominal pregnancy with partial feto-placental detachment is presented.
  • The diagnosis was missed until acute symptoms necessitated emergency laparotomy.
  • The patient had a history of hysteroscopy and in vitro fertilization.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent successful surgical management for the abdominal pregnancy.
  • Complete recovery was achieved post-operatively.
  • Due to high risk for future pregnancies, a surrogate mother was chosen.

Implications:

  • Increased clinical awareness is vital for timely diagnosis of abdominal pregnancy.
  • Prompt and appropriate management is essential to reduce high morbidity and mortality rates.
  • This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and management considerations in advanced abdominal pregnancy.