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Magnetic resonance imaging after laparotomy of fetal evacuation in advanced abdominal pregnancy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Abdominal pregnancy (AP) is a rare event of globally reported pregnancy and is significantly challenging to diagnose because of various symptoms. Therefore, we aimed to present a case of a 26-year-old female with unexpected AP of third pregnancy found during emergency fetal evacuation laparotomy. The possible scenario was found to be fetus implanted into the fibroid scar of her obstetric history, leading to complications with uterine rupture. The image was observed properly by the MRI that was performed after the laparotomy. Although the ultrasound was used as the diagnostic tool for the AP, the MRI had an excellent ability to show detailed anatomy as a reliable imaging modality for patients with complicated obstetric history.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.11.051

Authors: Erien Pradyta, Tri Wulanhandarini, Manggala Pascawardhana

Institution: Universitas Airlangga

Language: English

Topic: Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550