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Live ectopic pregnancy

Case contributed by Shazia Wasim Khan
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right iliac fossa pain. To rule out appendicitis.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

The uterine cavity is empty. There is a live ectopic pregnancy in the right adnexal region corresponding with 10-11 weeks gestational age.

Case Discussion

This patient had irregular periods and was unaware of her pregnancy. This case highlights the importance of ruling out ectopic pregnancy in young women who report right iliac fossa pain.

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