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Sara Cherkaoui1, Lina Belkouchi1, Badra Idrissi2
1Department of Radiology, Children Hospital of Rabat, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Faculty of medicine and pharmacy of Rabat, University Mohammed V, Rabat, 10100, Morocco.
This case report details a rare heterotopic pregnancy with one abdominal and two intrauterine fetuses. Early diagnosis using ultrasound and MRI is crucial for managing this high-risk condition.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Heterotopic pregnancy, a rare condition with intrauterine and ectopic pregnancies, is more common after medically assisted reproduction.
- Abdominal ectopic pregnancies are exceptionally rare (1.4% of ectopic pregnancies), posing significant risks.
- Diagnosis can be challenging, often requiring advanced imaging beyond standard pelvic ultrasound.
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