Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is one of the most crucial diagnoses made in any modality of ultrasound. An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilized ovum is implanted outside the uterus. Approximately 10% of maternal deaths are related to ectopic pregnancy.

Ectopic pregnancy can now be diagnosed before symptoms occur and as early as 4.5 gestational weeks. The classic signs and symptoms, such as severe abdominal pain and hypotension, are associated with advanced or ruptured ectopic pregnancy, which is generally not amenable to conservative therapy. Tenderness, missed periods, and adnexal fullness suggest an unruptured tubal pregnancy. Women with an early ruptured ectopic pregnancy have either amenorrhea or abnormal menses, followed by slight uterine bleeding and unilateral pelvic pain over an adnexal or a cul-de-sac mass.

If you are interested in learning more about ectopic pregnancy, the Learning Center is offering a Free Case Study until the end of August. This case study provides information about a patient with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. The patient's medical history, diagnostic results and course of treatment are presented. Details about ectopic pregnancy are discussed including typical symptoms, clinical presentation, complications and treatment options.

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