Ovarian pregnancy: A Rare Entity of Extra-Uterine Pregnancy

Abstract

Ovarian pregnancy is a rare entity among ectopic pregnancies. Its diagnosis and management are not always easy. Objective: To support the clinical and therapeutic characteristics of ovarian pregnancy. Materials and Methods: This is a three-year retrospective study. During which we collected cases of ovarian pregnancy. The diagnosis was based on surgical data confirmed by pathological examination. Results: We collected two cases of ovarian pregnancy. our two women were 27 and 30 years old and had 6 to 15 weeks of amenorrhea. All our patients were suffering from abdominal pain of varying intensity. The preoperative diagnosis was discussed on an ultrasound in one case. Two laparotomies were performed in two cases due to shock. Surgical treatment was conservative in two cases. We did not use any medical treatment. Conclusion: Ovarian pregnancy is a rare entity of ectopic pregnancy with semiotic features. Its diagnosis is difficult and is based on intraoperative results. Its therapeutic treatment remains for the treatment of ectopic pregnancies, despite advances in medical treatment, surgery.