Bilateral tubal pregnancy in a woman without risk factors

Ugeskr Laeger. 2023 Jul 17;185(29):V04230229.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

In this case report, a woman with no risk factors was admitted with bilateral tubal ectopic pregnancy. Bilateral ectopic pregnancy is a rare clinical condition with clinical findings which in their symptoms do not differ from those of unilateral ectopic pregnancy. The condition can therefore easily be missed. The risk of rupture and haemorrhagic shock might be increased because of the increased danger of both tubes presenting with complications. Thus, it is important to examine both adnexa by transvaginal ultrasound. Even if unilateral ectopic pregnancy is considered before operation, the inspection of the abdomen, especially of the other fallopian tube, must always be done during surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Fallopian Tubes / diagnostic imaging
  • Fallopian Tubes / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic* / surgery
  • Pregnancy, Tubal* / surgery
  • Rupture
  • Ultrasonography