Ovarian Pregnancy: A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 11
Abstract
Ovarian pregnancy is rare: 1-6% of ectopic pregnancies. It remains an isolated and exceptional phenomenon in the life of a woman, independent of traditional risk factors and the exact mechanism leading to ovarian pregnancy is poorly understood. Histological study authenticates the diagnosis, sometimes referred intraoperatively. We report the case of a 34 year old patient is referred for isolated pelvic pain at 6 weeks of gestation. Physical examination was unremarkable. The vaginal ultrasound shows a juxtaposition ovarian picture right. Surgical exploration highlights a moderate hemoperitoneum and a right ovary with an ectopic pregnancy. A wedge resection of the right ovary is performed. The postoperative course was uneventful; the patient being output to the second day. The pathological examination of the surgical specimen confirmed the diagnosis of ovarian pregnancy juxtaposition follicular type.
Authors and Affiliations
Meryem El Mangad, Karima Khabtou, Sakher Mahdaoui, Houcine Boufettal, Naima Samouh
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