Rupture of Ovarian Pregnancy in a Woman with Low Beta-hCG Levels
Joint Authors
Porpora, Maria Grazia
Ticino, Adele
Fuggetta, Eliana
Evangelista, Simona
Resta, Serena
D’Itri, Federica
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Ovarian pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy.
It is often difficult to distinguish from tubal pregnancy, and diagnosis and management are frequently a challenge.
Case.
A 33-year-old nulligravida woman presented with light vaginal bleeding and bilateral lower quadrants abdominal pain.
Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) level (592 mUI/mL) and clinical and ultrasound (US) findings were suspicious for tubal pregnancy.
On the third day, despite beta-hCG decrease (364 mUI/mL), she complained of severe pain in the lower abdomen, and physical examination revealed abdominal rebound tenderness.
US showed a large amount of fluid in the abdominal cavity.
Because of the unstable clinical condition, emergency laparoscopy and resection of left ovarian ectopic pregnancy were performed.
Histology confirmed ovarian gestation.
Conclusion.
This case shows that ectopic pregnancy rupture may occur despite low levels of beta-hCG.
Hemoperitoneum is not contraindication to laparoscopy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Resta, Serena& Fuggetta, Eliana& D’Itri, Federica& Evangelista, Simona& Ticino, Adele& Porpora, Maria Grazia. 2012. Rupture of Ovarian Pregnancy in a Woman with Low Beta-hCG Levels. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Resta, Serena…[et al.]. Rupture of Ovarian Pregnancy in a Woman with Low Beta-hCG Levels. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Resta, Serena& Fuggetta, Eliana& D’Itri, Federica& Evangelista, Simona& Ticino, Adele& Porpora, Maria Grazia. Rupture of Ovarian Pregnancy in a Woman with Low Beta-hCG Levels. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454991
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-454991