The Forgotten Child: Think Heterotopic

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Advanced and Integrated Medical Sciences

Author
1. Shivika Gupta
2. Manik Srivastava
3. Tripti Gupta
4. Ranjana Gupta
5. Sakshi Srivastava
ISSN
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10050-10122
Volume
3
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Article keywords
    Ectopic pregnancy, Heterotopic pregnancy, Ultrasonography

    Abstract

    Heterotopic pregnancy is defined as the rare presence of simultaneous pregnancies at two different sites of implantation, one intrauterine and the other extrauterine (ectopic). It is a life-threatening condition that can be easily missed if not noticed carefully. Here, we present a case report of heterotopic pregnancy diagnosed by ultrasonography in a patient. Once an intrauterine gestational sac is visualized, the radiologists are relieved and do not inspect the adnexa carefully even if ectopic pregnancy is clinically suspected. One should remember “Think ectopic. If intrauterine gestation is seen, think heterotopic.”

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