2016International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and GynecologyOpen access

A rare case of term viable abdominal pregnancy

Aarushi Chaudhary, Sarvottma Antil

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Abdominal pregnancy is a rare event, but the one that represents a grave risk to the health of the pregnant woman. An abdominal pregnancy is defined as an ectopic pregnancy that implants in the peritoneal cavity. Advanced abdominal pregnancy is a rare event with high fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Abdominal pregnancy is exclusive of tubal, ovarian or intra-ligamentary pregnancy. Few cases have been reported in literature so far. Here is a case of undiagnosed abdominal pregnancy surviving up to term with successful fetomaternal outcome, complications encountered during its management, role of ultrasound and MRI for same.

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Abdominal pregnancy is a rare event, but the one that represents a grave risk to the health of the pregnant woman. An abdominal pregnancy is defined as an ectopic pregnancy that implants in the peritoneal cavity. Advanced abdominal pregnancy is a rare event with high fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Abdominal pregnancy is exclusive of tubal, ovarian or intra-ligamentary pregnancy. Few cases have been reported in literature so far. Here is a case of undiagnosed abdominal pregnancy surviving up to term with successful fetomaternal outcome, complications encountered during its management, role of ultrasound and MRI for same.

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Abdominal pregnancy is a rare event, but the one that represents a grave risk to the health of the pregnant woman. An abdominal pregnancy is defined as an ectopic pregnancy that implants in the peritoneal cavity. Advanced abdominal pregnancy is a rare event with high fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Abdominal pregnancy is exclusive of tubal, ovarian or intra-ligamentary pregnancy. Few cases have been reported in literature so far. Here is a case of undiagnosed abdominal pregnancy surviving up to term with successful fetomaternal outcome, complications encountered during its management, role of ultrasound and MRI for same.

Key concepts: Abdominal pregnancy, Medicine, Pregnancy, Ectopic pregnancy, Obstetrics, Abdominal cavity, Heterotopic pregnancy, Gynecology

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