title: Heterotopic intrauterine and tubal pregnancy complicated by pulmonary embolism. A case report.
abstract: A case of heterotopic pregnancy, an unusual condition in itself, complicated by pulmonary embolus is presented. The patient underwent an elective termination of an intrauterine pregnancy and subsequently was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolus, which delayed the diagnosis of her ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut 06112.
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Morel
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Scotti
mesh_terms: D000029:Abortion, Legal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous