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Fimbrial abortion in tubal ectopic pregnancy

Case contributed by: Dr Praveen Jha

Presentation:

Non-specific lower abdominal pain, with missed periods since last 3 months. UPT is negative.

Patient Data:

Age: 29

Gender: Female

Race: Indian/Pakistani

From the case: Fimbrial abortion in tubal ectopic pregnancy

Modality: Ultrasound

A vascular heterogenous soft tissue is seen adjacent to left ovary, with fluid with internal echoes in pelvis. A simple cyst is seen in right ovary.

2 study questions available

Case Discussion:

Serum B-HCG was advised, and tubal mass lesion with possibility of ectopic pregnancy was considered. However, if B-HCG is inconclusive, patient was also advised to get MRI pelvis to know the nature of mass. B-HCG came 787, and ectopic pregnancy was considered provisional diagnosis.

Laparoscopy showed it to be left tubal ectopic pregnancy with fimbrial abortion as suggested by hemoperitoneum and products of conception in pelvis. Tube showed serosal inflammation, however not ruptured yet. Hisopathology confirmed it as tubal ectopic pregnancy.

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