Heterotopic pregnancy in a natural conception cycle. A case report

Niger J Clin Pract. 2005 Dec;8(2):128-9.

Abstract

We report a case of combined intrauterine and tubal pregnancy in a 32 year old para. The patient presented at the Gynaecological emergency unit, with lower abdominal pain, and vaginal bleeding. A pelvic scan confirmed an intrauterine pregnancy. While being managed as a case of threatened abortion, her condition deteriorated and the likelihood of an ectopic pregnancy was entertained. A repeat scan revealed significant peritoneal collection. suggestive of haemoperitoneum, and laparotomy confirmed heterotopic pregnancy. She had a right salpingectomy without complications. The patient had a supervised antenatal care and safe delivery of the intrauterine pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Developing Countries
  • Female
  • Fertilization
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Laparotomy / methods
  • Menstrual Cycle
  • Nigeria
  • Pregnancy / physiology*
  • Pregnancy Outcome*
  • Pregnancy Reduction, Multifetal / methods*
  • Pregnancy, Multiple
  • Pregnancy, Tubal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal