International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 4

Ovarian ectopic pregnancy-A case report

  • Author:
  • PB Hiremath1, Nidhi Bansal2,, SP Arunkumar3, M Lavanya4, Sandhya Panjeta Gulia5, KGM Premaleela6, Reshma Hiremath7
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 1010 to 1012

1Associate Professor, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology, SVMCH & RC, Ariyur, Puducherry

2Assistant Professor, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology, SVMCH & RC, Ariyur, Puducherry

3Prof & Head, Dept. of Pathology, SVMCH & RC, Ariyur, Puducherry

4Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pathology, SVMCH & RC, Ariyur, Puducherry

5Associate Professor, Dept. of Pathology, SVMCH & RC, Ariyur, Puducherry

6Professor, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology, SVMCH & RC, Ariyur, Puducherry

7IMO, Mapusa, Goa

*Corresponding author email: drnidhibansal@gmail.com

Online published on 20 October, 2014.

Abstract

Ectopic pregnancy (implantation anywhere outside the normal uterine cavity) is the most common pregnancy complication leading to mortality. In the era of artificial reproductive techniques and liberated life style, ectopic pregnancy is not rare. However, ovarian pregnancy is an uncommonly encountered variety of ectopic pregnancy, and a definitive preoperative diagnosis is very challenging. Intraoperative findings and histopathology usually provide the final diagnosis. High serum beta human chorionic gonadotrophin levels, lack of an intrauterine gestational sac, tubo ovarian mass on ultrasonography (USG), patient's risk factors, in addition to the Spiegelberg's criteria gives a high probability of ovarian pregnancy. Management with surgical approach is required in all cases. We have made an attempt to present a case of ovarian pregnancy, consistent with Spiegelberg's criteria. Our case demonstrates the difficulty in preoperative and intra operative diagnosis of ovarian ectopic, the final confirmation has been made by histopathology.

Keywords

Ectopic pregnancy, Ovary, Risk factor, Haemoperitoneum, Pelvic inflammatory disease