Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Heterotopic pregnancy is the simultaneous occurrence of an intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) and an extrauterine pregnancy. It is an extremely rare condition, with an estimated incidence of 1 in 30,000 pregnancies. Despite its rarity, the presence of a confirmed IUP does not exclude the possibility of a concurrent extrauterine pregnancy. The clinical presentation typically includes abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and an adnexal mass alongside an intrauterine pregnancy. A ruptured ectopic pregnancy is a critical condition requiring urgent diagnosis and intervention due to the risk of intra-abdominal bleeding and hemorrhagic shock. In such cases, the ectopic gestational sac should be surgically removed, either via laparotomy or laparoscopy.
Authors: Süreyya Betül Eker, Gökhan Kılıç
Institution: Bezmiâlem Vakıf Üniversitesi
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4414832639