Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3969268 | Progresos de Obstetricia y Ginecología | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Heterotopic pregnancy consists of simultaneous intra and extrauterine pregnancy. The incidence is low in spontaneous pregnancies, but these pregnancies are more common when assisted reproductive technologies are used; therefore, diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. We report the case of a 34-year-old woman with no history of interest and a spontaneous pregnancy, who presented with spotting and hypogastralgia. An ultrasound scan showed an intrauterine gestational sac and left adnexal mass consistent with ectopic pregnancy. As a heterotopic pregnancy was suspected, laparoscopic salpingectomy and curettage of the miscarriage were performed. Pathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis.
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Authors
Mireia Aranda Fortea, Nuria Abril Utrillas, Francisco Raga Baixauli, David Fuster Molina, Antonio Forgiarini, Fernando Bonilla-Musoles,