A Case of Undiagnosed Heterotopic Pregnancy In A Primigravida.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 9
Abstract
Heterotopic pregnancy is the co-existence of intrauterine pregnancy and extrauterinepregnancy.It is a rare and dangerous life-threatening situation that is difficult to diagnose therefore easily missed.The incidence in the general population is estimated to be 1 in 30,000. Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy are pelvic inflammatory disease,previous ectopic pregnancies or previous surgeries. We report a 24 years old primigravida who is a case of heterotopic pregnancy for curettage was done outside without any evidence of ultrasonogram 1 ½ months ago.Shepresented in OP with irregular bleeding per vaginum on & off for 1 ½ months.A careful ultrasound assessment led to the diagnosis of left chronic tubalgestation.Surgical intervention with supportive measures resulted in a successful outcome.
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Dr. I. Indu, DR. SASHIKALA
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