Abdominal Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report of an Uncommon Presentation and a Brief Review of the Literature

Abstract

Ectopic pregnancies (EPs) are pregnancies that occur outside of the endometrial cavity; 97% occur in the fallopian tube. These cases are characterized by a variety of clinical presentations, which may include dark or mixed red bleeding, abdominal pain, and nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms, which, when combined with a positive hCG, is classic of a suspected EP. If left untreated, this can eventually lead to serious maternal complications. The abdominal mesentery, a rare implantation site, poses a unique challenge for clinicians as the clinical presentation and management can differ considerably from other fallopian tube or extra-tubal sites. This is a report of a rare case of abdominal ectopic pregnancy (AEP), which also serves as a platform for future discussion, as management of such cases is not part of the usual clinical conversations. This case report increases the surgical and medical review teams' awareness of rare abdominal ectopic pregnancy cases and their need to be recognized early and managed.

Keywords:

Ectopic pregnancy, Abdominal, Mesentery, Placenta, Hemorrhage

Authors

  • Paula Tomaszek American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Logan Hager American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Amruth Alluri American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Mohammad Abukhaled American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Sharuk Noor Ali American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Ahmed Al-Hilali American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Mariam Sobh American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Brandon Herrera American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Jessica Jahoda Research Writing & Publication (RWP), LLC, NY, USA
  • Mohamed Aziz Research Writing & Publication (RWP), LLC, NY, USA

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Published

02/06/2025

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024):

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Articles