Diagnosis of Ectopic Pregnancy with MRI: Efficacy of T2*-weighted Imaging

Yoshigi, Jun; Yashiro, N; Kinoshita, Takahiro; O’uchi, Toshihiro; Kitagaki, Hajime

doi:10.2463/mrms.5.25

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“…15 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a useful tool to confirm the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. 16 However, these facilities are rarely accessible in the remote area of the developing countries.…”

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Advanced abdominal pregnancy with dead foetus: a case report

Htay

Than

Soe

et al. 2017

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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Abdominal pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy in which the zygote implanted within the peritoneal cavity exception at ovaries, fallopian tubes and intra ligament spaces. The diagnosis is challenging and can be missed especially when the imaging facilities are not available in remote areas.A 35 years old, G3P2+0 was admitted to the hospital at 38+2 weeks of pregnancy with the chief complaint of reduced foetal movement for three days. She was taking regular antenatal care with the midwife at the rural health centre and uneventful until 37 weeks of pregnancy. On physical examination, the abdomen was distended, the foetal parts were easily palpable, no visible foetal movement and the foetal heart sound was not audible. Abdominal ultrasound scan identified the term foetus of abdominal pregnancy without foetal cardiac activity. The patient underwent laparotomy and dead, male foetus was extracted uneventfully. The placenta was attached to intestines and mesentery so that which was removed with great caution and secured haemostasis. The mother’s condition was stable throughout the operation and did not need to give the blood transfusion. The sutures were removed after 7 days and the healthy patient discharged from the hospital.Abdominal pregnancy is a rare condition and the diagnosis can be missed during the antenatal period and hence it is crucial to raise the awareness of health care personals especially in remote areas. The suspicious case of abdominal pregnancy should be referred to the experienced clinicians in the centres with diagnosis facilities.

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Advanced abdominal pregnancy with dead foetus: a case report

Htay

Than

Soe

et al. 2017

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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“…Non-contrast Broad ligament ectopic pregnancy Chilekampalli Rama et al -weighted imaging is a sensitive, specific and accurate method for evaluating ectopic pregnancy. 15 The management is exploratory laparotomy. However, in a stable patient in the early gestation, laparoscopic removal can be considered for small broad ligament pregnancies.…”

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Broad ligament ectopic pregnancy

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Lepakshi

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2015

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“…MRI provides additional information and may help in surgical planning by evaluating the extent of uterine and mesenteric involvement. 7,8 The management is exploratory laparotomy. However, stable patients with early gestation can be considered for laparoscopic removal for small broad ligament pregnancies.…”

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