Abdominal pregnancy: a case report

Introduction and Importance:Abdominal pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancies, accounts less than 1% of all types of ectopic pregnancy. Its significance comes from high morbidity and mortality rates. Case Presentation:We present a case of a 22-year-old shocked patient with acute abdominal pain underwent laparotomy, abdominal pregnancy implanted into the posterior wall of the uterus diagnosis was made, and appropriate follow-up was offered. Clinical Discussion:Acute abdominal pain may be the main symptom of the abdominal pregnancy. The diagnosis was made by direct visualization of the products of conception and pathological study confirmed. Conclusion:The first case of abdominal pregnancy is implanted into the posterior wall of the uterus. Follow-up is recommended until beta-human chorionic gonadotropin levels become undetectable.

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Abdominal pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancies, with less than 1% of all types of ectopic pregnancy. Its importance lies in the high morbidity and mortality rates. This case report describes a shocked patient with acute abdominal pain, who underwent laparotomy and was diagnosed with abdominal pregnancy implanted into the posterior wall of the uterus, followed by appropriate follow-up.