Open AccessSpontaneous heterotopic pregnancy presenting with tubal rupture
Author(s) -
Olujimi Jibodu,
F.J. Darne
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/12.5.1098
Subject(s) - heterotopic pregnancy , pregnancy , medicine , ectopic pregnancy , obstetrics , gynecology , signs and symptoms , surgery , salpingectomy , biology , genetics
We present the case of a woman who sought pregnancy termination but who, in the interval between consultation and surgical termination, presented with clinical signs of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. This was managed as such, but post-operative follow-up soon revealed that she also carried a viable intrauterine pregnancy.
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