Mai O. Elgamal
Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
Title: Unusual presentations of Ectopic pregnancies
Biography
Biography: Mai O. Elgamal
Abstract
An ectopic pregnancy is defined as the implantation of a fertilised ovum outside the endometrial cavity; Condition is associated with high morbidity and mortality. With incidence of 2% and increasing as a result of an increase in the number of patients with risk factors as ART and PID also increasing diagnosis rates whoever Mortality rate is decreasing because of improved diagnostic techniques and heightened awareness among clinicians and patients.
Ectopic pregnancy of unusual locations account for 4% of all ectopic pregnancies associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates compared to usual tubal ectopic pregnancies. Advances in imaging techniques and high index of suspicion aid early diagnosis and intervention preventing catastrophic complications.
Presenting cases of: Advanced Abdominal ectopic, heterotopic pregnancy with monochorionic twin pregnancy located in tube, cervical ectopic, corneal ectopic and caesarean scar ectopic encountered during our practise each with its characteristic ultrasound picture.
Early ultrasound diagnosis of rare forms of ectopic aid proper management of patients gives time for conservative measures especially when future fertility is of concern. Prevent extensive surgeries which may jeopardise fertility and life threatening complications as rupture uterus, haemorrhage, DIC associated with undiagnosed cases.