Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology 2024;85(1):217-221

doi:10.3348/jksr.2023.0064

Retroperitoneal Ectopic Pregnancy Detected by CT:A Case Report

Sunjin RYU 1 ; Chul-min LEE ; Bo-Kyeong KANG ; Mimi KIM

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Republic of Korea

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English

Abstract

Retroperitoneal ectopic pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy. Owing to its rarity and nonspecific symptoms, diagnosing retroperitoneal ectopic pregnancy at the initial presentation poses a significant challenge. Typically, the diagnosis relies on non-radiation imaging modalities, such as ultrasonography and MRI, whereas CT is infrequently used. Herein, we report a rare case of a retroperitoneal ectopic pregnancy, which was diagnosed using CT.