Coexistent lithopedion and live abdominal ectopic pregnancy
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TextPublisher number: Phone: +255 28 298 3384 Fax: +255 28 298 3386 Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz Website: www.bugando.ac.tz Language: English Series: ; Obstetrics & Gynecology Volume 114 Issue 2Publication details: Mwanza, Tanzania: LWW & Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] 2009/8/1 Description: Pages 458-460Online resources: Summary: ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND: Abdominal pregnancy is a rare, life-threatening variant of ectopic pregnancy, and thus its diagnosis and management remain controversial.
CASE: A multigravida was admitted for complaints of abdominal swelling that had been occurring for 2 years and symptoms of pregnancy in the 3 months before admission. Radiologic studies revealed a live intraabdominal pregnancy at 15 weeks of gestation with a concurrent lithopedion of advanced gestation. The patient underwent laparotomy, removing both fetuses; the placenta was left in situ. She was discharged 1 week later in good condition.
CONCLUSION: The case of a concurrent lithopedion of advanced gestation and a live intraabdominal ectopic pregnancy was successfully managed.
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND: Abdominal pregnancy is a rare, life-threatening variant of ectopic pregnancy, and thus its diagnosis and management remain controversial.
CASE: A multigravida was admitted for complaints of abdominal swelling that had been occurring for 2 years and symptoms of pregnancy in the 3 months before admission. Radiologic studies revealed a live intraabdominal pregnancy at 15 weeks of gestation with a concurrent lithopedion of advanced gestation. The patient underwent laparotomy, removing both fetuses; the placenta was left in situ. She was discharged 1 week later in good condition.
CONCLUSION: The case of a concurrent lithopedion of advanced gestation and a live intraabdominal ectopic pregnancy was successfully managed.
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