Primary ovarian ectopic pregnancy: early diagnosis is the key

Authors

  • Priyanka H. Vora Department of Reproduction, Ankoor Fertility Clinic, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Rana A. Choudhary Department of Reproduction, Ankoor Fertility Clinic, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Kedar N. Ganla Department of Reproduction, Ankoor Fertility Clinic, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20195368

Keywords:

Conservative treatment, Ectopic pregnancy, Medical management, Methotrexate, Primary ovarian ectopic

Abstract

Ectopic pregnancy means implantation of the embryo outside the uterine cavity. It may occur in the fallopian tubes, ovaries or the cervix. Primary ovarian ectopic is a very rare condition. In such cases preservation of ovary is extremely important, particularly in patients with infertility. We report a case of primary ovarian ectopic which was managed conservatively in a patient of primary infertility. Preservation of ovary is extremely important, particularly in patients with infertility.

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Published

2019-11-26

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