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Ectopic pregnancy with a contralateral corpus luteum: Case report.
Isaac Benjamin1, José V Figueira1, Rodolfo Miquilarena1
1Unidad de fertilidad. Clínica El Ávila Caracas Venezuela Unidad de fertilidad. Clínica El Ávila. Caracas, Venezuela.
JBRA Assisted Reproduction
|March 23, 2023
Summary
A rare case of ectopic pregnancy with a corpus luteum on the opposite side was reported in a patient with an intrauterine device. This highlights the possibility of conception even with a single fallopian tube due to oocyte transmigration.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Gynecology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Ectopic pregnancy is a significant concern in reproductive health.
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective contraceptives but do not eliminate the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
- Oocyte transmigration, where an egg travels to the opposite fallopian tube, can occur.
