Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2005 Feb;48(2):495-499.
A case of primary ovarian pregnancy
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul Adventist Hospital, Seoul, Korea. isisher@unitel.co.kr
- 2Department of Pathology, Seoul Adventist Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Ovarian pregnancy is comparatively rare form of ectopic pregnancy. Although earlier diagnosis is now possible due to the availability of quantitative beta-hCG measurement and the development of transvaginal ultrasonograghy, it is mostly difficult to diagnosis before surgery, and frequently misdiagnosed as a ruptured corpus luteum accompanied with massive hemoperitoneum. Definite diagnosis is made only by cytopathologic examination of tissue specimen. The treatment of ovarian pregnancy has been operative management including oophorectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy and ovarian wedge resection. But recently conservative management using laparoscopic technique has become the preferred treatment. We have experienced a case of primary ovarian pregnancy and reviewed it briefly.
