Fallopian tubal rupture

Last revised by Joshua Yap on 31 Oct 2022

Fallopian tube rupture is most often a complication of a tubal ectopic pregnancy where the pregnancy breaks open due to progressive growth. It can potentially lead to shock.

Pathology

Risk factors

Factors that raise the risk for a tubal rupture in a given tubal ectopic pregnancy include 2-4:

Radiographic features

Ultrasound

Can show a large amount of free peritoneal fluid and/or hemoperitoneum.