Open AccessAtypical presentation of ruptured ectopic pregnancy
Author(s) -
Maharajan Pushpakala Ajaya,
Minas Vasileios,
Gupta Nandini
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
trends in urology, gynaecology & sexual health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1931-2288
pISSN - 1362-5306
DOI - 10.1002/tre.129
Subject(s) - ectopic pregnancy , presentation (obstetrics) , miscarriage , medicine , pregnancy , vaginal bleeding , obstetrics , case presentation , gynecology , surgery , genetics , biology
The authors present a case history of a woman with vaginal bleeding who was found to have a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, initially misdiagnosed as an incomplete miscarriage. Doctors need to have a high suspicion of ectopic pregnancy in early diagnosis and interventions. Copyright © 2009 Wiley Interface Ltd