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A case of laparoscopically treated broad ligament ectopic pregnancy followed by spontaneous gestation.

Authors :
Iwai, Shinnosuke
Kasahara, Yuta
Kishi, Hiroshi
Sato, Takuma
Kusuhara, Atsuko
Okamoto, Aikou
Source :
Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research. Feb2022, Vol. 48 Issue 2, p467-470. 4p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

We present a case of spontaneous pregnancy after laparoscopic surgery for a broad ligament pregnancy. A 34‐year‐old nulliparous woman presented with 6 weeks of amenorrhea. Due to the presence of an empty uterus with a 10 mm right adnexal mass on transvaginal ultrasonography and elevated serum human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), ectopic pregnancy was suspected. Upon diagnostic laparoscopy, the presence of a 2 cm broad ligament ectopic pregnancy was confirmed. Laparoscopic removal of the gestational tissues was performed. Six months after surgery, a spontaneous pregnancy was established. At the 40th week of gestation, a cesarean section was performed due to arrested labor, resulting in live birth. To the best of our knowledge, there have been no reports of a spontaneous pregnancy occurring after laparoscopic surgery for broad ligament pregnancy. Laparoscopic surgery as a treatment option for broad ligament pregnancy may be useful in early gestational age because it can be completed without complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13418076
Volume :
48
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
155029966
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.15099