Abstract
We present a rare case of ovarian pregnancy that occurred in a woman who underwent invitro fertilization (IVF) after bilateral salpingectomy. The patient presented with abdominal pain and a positive pregnancy test. Ovarian pregnancy was diagnosed owing to a suspicious mass detected on ultrasound. She underwent laparoscopy to confirm the diagnosis, which was subsequently verified by histopathological examination. The question that comes in mind is: How did the pregnancy get there? After a review of the literature, we have found a few possible explanations for the mechanism of this rare event. This case emphasizes the need for vigilance in suspecting ectopic pregnancy even in women who have undergone salpingectomy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 675-677 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 May 2015 |
Keywords
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Invitro fertilization
- Laparoscopy
- Ovarian pregnancy