[A new case of abdominal pregnancy]

J Radiol. 2002 Jul-Aug;83(7-8):989-92.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report a case of abdominal pregnancy that reached term. This type of pregnancy is now rare except in developing countries due to lack of early diagnosis. Ultrasonography is useful to confirm a clinically suspected diagnosis. MRI is helpful to further characterize the relation between placental tissue and intra-abdominal organs. Prognosis for the fetus is usually poor, and risks to the mother are non-negligible. Management is typically surgical and placental resection is the main concern. In this case, surgical delivery of an otherwise normal appearing infant was performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Delivery, Obstetric / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Morocco / epidemiology
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Pregnancy, Abdominal / classification
  • Pregnancy, Abdominal / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy, Abdominal / epidemiology
  • Pregnancy, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Factors
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal