Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2003 Sep;46(9):1785-1789.

A Case of Primary Abdominal Pregnancy with Intraperitoneal Hemorrhage

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, KyungHee University, Seoul, Korea.
  • 2Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, KyungHee University, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Abdominal pregnancy is a rare entity, which has been classified as primary or secondary by Studifford criteria. The clinical characteristics of abdominal pregnancy is extremely variable, so early diagnosis is very difficult. Because of it's high maternal morbidity and mortality, the prompt surgical intervention is required. We experienced a primary abdominal pregnancy with intraperitoneal hemorrhage. So we present our case with a brief review of literature.

Keyword

Primary abdominal pregnancy

MeSH Terms

Early Diagnosis
Female
Hemorrhage*
Mortality
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Abdominal*
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