Tubal pregnancy causing haematoma in intra-uterine pregnancy diagnosed by ultrasound; a case report

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1988 Oct;29(2):107-11. doi: 10.1016/0028-2243(88)90136-0.

Abstract

Combined intra- and extra-uterine gestations have been increasingly reported during the last few decades. Patients with a history of prior pelvic inflammatory disease and/or ovulation induction before pregnancy are thought to have greater risk for heterotopic gestations. We present a case of tubal pregnancy causing haematoma formation through the tube thus threatening a simultaneous intra-uterine pregnancy demonstrated by ultrasound scanning. The validity of serial ultrasound scannings is emphasized, and attention must be given for mutual heterotopic pregnancies by patients at risk.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hematoma / diagnosis
  • Hematoma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / etiology*
  • Pregnancy, Tubal / complications*
  • Pregnancy, Tubal / diagnosis
  • Ultrasonography