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Live unilateral twin ectopic pregnancy in a fallopian tube remnant after previous ipsilateral salpingectomy
Author(s) -
Longoria Teresa C.,
Stephenson Megan L.,
Speir Vinita J.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of clinical ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.272
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1097-0096
pISSN - 0091-2751
DOI - 10.1002/jcu.22074
Subject(s) - medicine , ectopic pregnancy , salpingectomy , fallopian tube , pregnancy , obstetrics , presentation (obstetrics) , gynecology , gestation , salpingostomy , twin pregnancy , ultrasound , surgery , radiology , genetics , biology
ABSTRACT Ectopic pregnancy remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in women of childbearing age. We report a case of a unilateral twin ectopic pregnancy in a fallopian tube remnant after previous ipsilateral salpingectomy. The pregnancy was conceived spontaneously and included two live gestations. Although the presentation of this ectopic pregnancy was unique, the patient's risk factors were not. As an example of the type of patient who would benefit from ultrasound screening for ectopic pregnancy, our patient renews the debate around this controversial issue. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 42 :169–171, 2014