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Heterotopic pregnancy presenting at 18 weeks' gestational age: a case report.

William C McBee, Stephen Paul Emery, Pedro F. Escobar

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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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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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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.

Key concepts: Heterotopic pregnancy, Medicine, Ectopic pregnancy, Pregnancy, Obstetrics, Abdominal pain, Gestation, Gestational age

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