2018
DOI: 10.1155/2018/8190805
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Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy as IVF Complication: First Report in a Gestational Carrier

Abstract: Ovarian pregnancy is a rare subtype of ectopic pregnancy with an increased incidence after assisted conception. We present a 31-year-old gestational carrier who presented with suprapubic and pelvic pain at 6 weeks and 2 days' gestation. An ultrasound scan demonstrated an empty uterus and a complex mass in the left adnexa. Operative laparoscopy was performed and an ovarian pregnancy was found and treated. We believe this to be the first report of ovarian pregnancy after IVF in a gestational carrier. Appropriate… Show more

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“…3 Primary ectopic pregnancy is a very uncommon event with a prevalence of 1:7000 to 1:40,000. 4,5 The ovarian ectopic pregnancy are often confused with tubal pregnancy aborted over ovary, hemorrhagic ovarian cyst, ruptured corpus luteal cyst. Despite the recent advances in modern sonography, the diagnosis of ovarian pregnancy is still difficult which necessitates reporting of this case.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…3 Primary ectopic pregnancy is a very uncommon event with a prevalence of 1:7000 to 1:40,000. 4,5 The ovarian ectopic pregnancy are often confused with tubal pregnancy aborted over ovary, hemorrhagic ovarian cyst, ruptured corpus luteal cyst. Despite the recent advances in modern sonography, the diagnosis of ovarian pregnancy is still difficult which necessitates reporting of this case.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%