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Christina Resta1, William M Dooley1, Konstantinos Malligiannis Ntalianis1
1Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Southend-On-Sea, GBR.
Abstract:
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices are considered to be a reliable contraceptive option with a low failure rate. The risk of ectopic pregnancy, however, if an unintended pregnancy occurs is significantly higher. In this study, we present a case of a tubal ectopic pregnancy in a woman with a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device in situ for one year. Our case emphasises the importance of having a high index of suspicion in women who have an intrauterine device in situ, presenting with a positive pregnancy test. We also discuss the importance of timely ultrasound examination and the management considerations of similar cases. The importance of urgent review and investigation of women with positive pregnancy test and intrauterine contraceptive device in situ, given the higher possibility of ectopic pregnancy, is highlighted by this case.
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