[Abdominal pregnancy]

Duodecim. 2009;125(22):2448-51.
[Article in Finnish]

Abstract

Abdominal pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy with potentially life-threatening complications both to mother and the fetus. Due to infrequency of abdominal pregnancy, it is often unsuspected and remains a diagnostic challenge despite improvements in imaging techniques. We report a case of advanced abdominal pregnancy after in vitro-fertilization. The diagnosis was made by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 30 weeks' gestation, and a healthy baby was successfully delivered by laparotomy. The mother and the baby survived without any long-term complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Pregnancy, Abdominal / diagnosis*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal