Ruptured Splenic Ectopic Pregnancy: The Importance of Considering Nontubal Sites

Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of considering splenic ectopic pregnancy when β-hCG is markedly elevated, and no pelvic ectopic pregnancy is identified. Prompt imaging and diagnosis are crucial to prevent morbidity associated with delayed management.

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Main Authors: Yomna Fahmy, Claire Ross, Nora Kiss, Duaa Gumaa, Ee Xuan Ngeyu, Despina Mavridou, Rasana Bajracharya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crog/8867392
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spelling doaj-art-1e03a418efc943d5bb373a068fa498d12025-08-20T04:00:50ZengWileyCase Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology2090-66922025-01-01202510.1155/crog/8867392Ruptured Splenic Ectopic Pregnancy: The Importance of Considering Nontubal SitesYomna Fahmy0Claire Ross1Nora Kiss2Duaa Gumaa3Ee Xuan Ngeyu4Despina Mavridou5Rasana Bajracharya6Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynaecologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynaecologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynaecologyDepartment of SurgeryDepartment of Obstetrics and GynaecologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynaecologyConclusion: This case highlights the importance of considering splenic ectopic pregnancy when β-hCG is markedly elevated, and no pelvic ectopic pregnancy is identified. Prompt imaging and diagnosis are crucial to prevent morbidity associated with delayed management.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crog/8867392
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Ruptured Splenic Ectopic Pregnancy: The Importance of Considering Nontubal Sites
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
title Ruptured Splenic Ectopic Pregnancy: The Importance of Considering Nontubal Sites
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title_full_unstemmed Ruptured Splenic Ectopic Pregnancy: The Importance of Considering Nontubal Sites
title_short Ruptured Splenic Ectopic Pregnancy: The Importance of Considering Nontubal Sites
title_sort ruptured splenic ectopic pregnancy the importance of considering nontubal sites
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crog/8867392
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