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Puja Punukollu1, Lindsey Grater1, Claudia Szlek1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912, USA.
This case study details a rare hepatic ectopic pregnancy, emphasizing the diagnostic challenges and successful non-surgical treatment with methotrexate. Early and advanced imaging are crucial for identifying ectopic pregnancies outside the pelvis.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Hepatology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Ectopic pregnancy affects 1-2% of pregnancies, typically in fallopian tubes.
- Hepatic implantation is a rare, dangerous form of abdominal ectopic pregnancy.
- Delayed diagnosis is common due to nonspecific symptoms and imaging limitations.
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