Heterotopic pregnancy: a case report
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20171990Keywords:
Heterotopic pregnancy, Ruptured ectopic, SpontaneousAbstract
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 live intrauterine gestation and ruptured left adnexal gestation.
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