Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2001 May;44(5):982-985.
Two cases of ovarian pregnancy
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pusan Adventist Hospital, Pusan, Korea.
- 2Department of Patholgy, Pusan Adventist Hospital, Pusan, Korea.
Abstract
- Ovarian Pregnacy is a rare form of ectopic pregnacy. Its estimated overall incidence is highly variable, but improved diagnosis of acute hemoperitoneum of ovarian pregnancy may reveal a high incidence than reported earlier. Ovarian pregnancy occurs in the corpus luteum, and is usually accompanied with the rupture of the ovary and massive hemoperitoneum. It presents as a hemorragic ovary and frequently misdiagnosed as a ruptured corpus luteum. Risk facters to ovarian pregnacy include a history of pelvic inflammatory disease(PID), prior pelvic surgery, and use of an intrauterine contraceptive device(IUD). We have experienced two cases of ovarian pregnancy and reviewed it briefly.
