A rare case of heterotopic pregnancy: case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20211550Keywords:
Heterotopic pregnancy, Unruptured, Medical managementAbstract
Heterotopic pregnancy is defined as the coexistence of intrauterine and extrauterine gestation. The incidence is low and estimated to be 1 in 30,000 of spontaneous pregnancies though it is becoming commoner with assisted reproductive technique. It can be a life-threatening condition and can be easily missed with the diagnosis being overlooked. We present a rare case of spontaneous heterotopic pregnancy with intrauterine gestation without cardiac activity and unruptured tubal ectopic.
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