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| Year : 2019 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 46-49 |
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Spontaneous unilateral twin tubal ectopic pregnancy: A case report
Hajara Umaru-Sule1, John M Bakut2, Abiodun J Babajide2, Adebiyi G Adesiyun1, Modupeola O A. Samaila3
1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University and Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria
2 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria
3 Department of Pathology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University and Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Hajara Umaru-Sule
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, Zaria
Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/ais.ais_8_20
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Unilateral tubal twin pregnancy is rare with an incidence of 1: 125,000 spontaneous pregnancies. Majority of cases that occur follow ovulation induction and assisted reproductive technology. A 38-year-old single primipara with a 9-week history of amenorrhea, 2-week history of lower abdominal pain, and a 3-day history of vaginal bleeding. Previous history of ectopic gestation with surgery, as well as repeated elective abortions and pelvic infections, was elicited. She was hemodynamically unstable with features of an acute abdomen. Pelvic examination revealed features suggestive of ectopic gestation. Spot serum pregnancy test was positive and the pelvic ultrasound revealed left tubal twin ectopic gestation with the significant peritoneal fluid collection. An emergency laparotomy with left salpingectomy was performed, with an un-complicated post operation course. The diagnosis was confirmed with histology. A high index of suspicion is required in the diagnosis of ectopic gestation in order to reduce the morbidity associated with it. Unilateral twin tubal ectopic gestation, although rare, has been reported with higher frequencies, and as such, the occurrence should be carefully sought on ultrasound in order to reduce its potential morbidity and mortality.
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