A Case of Discovery of Heterotopic Pregnancy After Elective Abortion.
- Author:
Sung Hong JOO
1
;
Sang Kug BYUN
;
Hwa Young CHOE
;
Yong Ho JO
;
Eui Sik JUNG
;
Sung Jin CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National medical center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Heterotopic pregnancy
- MeSH:
Early Diagnosis;
Female;
Gynecological Examination;
Incidence;
Mortality;
Pregnancy;
Pregnancy, Ectopic;
Pregnancy, Heterotopic*
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2002;45(7):1233-1235
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Heterotopic pregnancy, simultaneous intrauterine and extrauterine pregnancy, is an extremely rare case. The incidence of heterotopic pregnancy was about 1 to 30,000 pregnancy, but it has been increased. Ectopic pregnancy is associated with significant mortality if not promptly diagnosed. Careful pelvic examination combined serial beta-hCG determinations and transvaginal sonography to evaluation the adnexal region are necessary prerequisites for early diagnosis. We report a case of discovery of heterotopic pregnancy after elective abortion with brief review of literature.
