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  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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  • Abdominal pregnancy is a rare obstetric complication with high maternal and fetal mortality rates.
  • Diagnostic challenges persist, particularly in developing countries with limited access to advanced imaging like MRI.
  • Risk factors include low socioeconomic status, pelvic infections, and infertility.

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  • To review the diagnostic challenges and treatment modalities for abdominal pregnancy.
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  • To highlight emerging conservative treatment options.

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  • Literature review of diagnostic tools (ultrasound, MRI).
  • Discussion of surgical management and placental removal controversies.
  • Exploration of conservative treatment options like fetal cardiac injection.

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  • Ultrasound and MRI are the primary diagnostic tools.
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Conclusions:

  • Abdominal pregnancy requires prompt diagnosis and management due to significant risks.
  • Surgical treatment is essential, with ongoing debate on placental management.
  • Conservative approaches are being explored as potential alternatives.