Cornual Twin Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 22, Issue 9
Abstract
A 22 years old female, G1P0E(ectopic) 1, who presented with ten hours history of sudden onset of lower abdominal pains, which later became generalized and progressive, abdominal distension, dizziness and weakness after thirteen weeks amenorrhea. She had a previous history of left partial salpingectomy for ruptured ectopic gestation. She was treated with a repeat laparotomy and right-sided wedge resection for the index ruptured cornual pregnancy. Two fetuses and the placenta were removed from the peritoneal cavity. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days later in stable clinical condition.
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Oriji Vaduneme Kingsley, Nyeche Solomon, Ibe Vitalis
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