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Unpacking the importance of histopathology in ectopic pregnancy: Vital for follow up
Astha Jain1, Dina Aisha Khan1, Asma Khanday1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, India.
The incidence of ectopic molar pregnancy is very rare with an incidence estimated to be 1.5 per 1,000,000 pregnancies. The pre-operative diagnosis is rare and needs careful histopathological examination of salpingectomy specimen. A case of a 34-year-old female is discussed who presented in shock with clinical and radiological diagnosis of ruptured ectopic pregnancy and histopathology report revealed partial mole in ectopic specimen.
The incidence of ectopic molar pregnancy is very rare with an incidence estimated to be 1.5 per 1,000,000 pregnancies. The pre-operative diagnosis is rare and needs careful histopathological examination of salpingectomy specimen. A case of a 34-year-old female is discussed who presented in shock with clinical and radiological diagnosis of ruptured ectopic pregnancy and histopathology report revealed partial mole in ectopic specimen.
