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Intraligamentous pregnancy. A case report.

M T Parsons, A J Zucker, W N Spellacy

    The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A rare intraligamentous pregnancy was diagnosed after failed labor induction. This case highlights the importance of considering abnormal implantation sites when induction is unsuccessful.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Reproductive Medicine

    Background:

    • Intraligamentous pregnancies are extremely rare ectopic pregnancies.
    • Diagnosis is often challenging and typically occurs postoperatively.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with fetal demise at 33 weeks' gestation.
    • Multiple attempts at labor induction were unsuccessful.

    Findings:

    • A laparotomy revealed the pregnancy was located within the broad ligament (intraligamentous).
    • This diagnosis was not suspected preoperatively.

    Implications:

    • Repeated failure of labor induction should prompt consideration of abnormal placental implantation sites.
    • Early recognition of intraligamentous pregnancy can improve patient outcomes.