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Retroperitoneal Ectopic Pregnancy.

Janie O Pak¹, John Keyes Durfee, Lucio Pedro

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, WONDOOR Global Health Fellowship, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Centers, Cleveland, Ohio; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, Guyana, South America; and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.

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Retroperitoneal ectopic pregnancy is a rare but life-threatening condition. Early recognition of flank pain in women with unknown pregnancy location is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Medicine
Surgical Gynecology

Background:

Retroperitoneal ectopic pregnancies are uncommon, often occurring near major abdominal and pelvic vasculature.
Symptoms range from asymptomatic to severe hypovolemic shock, posing significant mortality risks.

Observation:

A 30-year-old woman presented with hypovolemic shock, flank, and abdominal pain post-medical abortion attempt.
Pelvic examination revealed normal organs, but a large retroperitoneal hematoma with chorionic villi was found during surgery.

Findings:

Histopathology confirmed chorionic villi within the retroperitoneal hematoma.
This case highlights a rare presentation of ectopic pregnancy following attempted medical termination.

Implications:

Retroperitoneal ectopic pregnancy should be considered in women with unknown pregnancy location and worsening flank pain.
Diagnosis and management are challenging, especially in resource-limited settings.