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Case Studies | Obstetrics and Gynecology | India | Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024 | Rating: 4.7 / 10
Broad Ligament Abdominal Pregnancy: An Unusual Ectopic
Dr. Tejas Gopalkrishnan
Abstract: Introduction: Broad ligament abdominal pregnancy is a rare type of ectopic. This report presents a case of suspected secondary abdominal ectopic in broad ligament. The patient came to a tertiary care center in the state of Gujarat, west India. She presented with pallor, weakness and abdominal pain. Transvaginal sonography confirmed the diagnosis of abdominal pregnancy and the case was managed with laparotomy. Patient had an uneventful recovery period. The broad ligament ectopic pregnancy has high fetomaternal morbidity and requires an established protocol for management in the emergency.
Keywords: abdominal pregnancy, broad ligament ectopic
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024,
Pages: 1774 - 1775