Heterotopic pregnancy presenting at 18 weeks' gestational age: a case report.
作者信息
McBee William C, Emery Stephen P, Escobar Pedro F
机构信息
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
出版信息
J Reprod Med. 2007 Aug;52(8):748-50.
PMID:17879841
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Heterotopic pregnancy is a rare event that usually presents in the first 6-8 weeks of pregnancy.
CASE
A 35-year-old primigravida was referred to the hospital at 18+ weeks' gestational age for evaluation of chronic abdominal pain. Ultrasound revealed a heterotopic pregnancy. The patient underwent surgery for removal of the ectopic pregnancy.
CONCLUSION
Heterotopic pregnancy can present at any time during pregnancy and should be considered in any pregnant woman with abdominal pain.
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