Peritoneal trophoblastic implant.
A case of persistent trophoblastic tissue on the pelvic peritoneum is presented. While most cases are secondary to conservative surgery for tubal ectopic pregnancy, primary implantation can also occur as highlighted by this case. A brief pathophysiology of the condition is presented. The importance of monitoring the serum for beta subunit human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) is emphasised.
Rachagan
S P
SP
Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Petaling Jaya.
Kutty
K
K
Govindan
K S
KS
D000328:Adult; D018997:Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000473:pathology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000209:etiology*; D014327:Trophoblasts / Q000473:pathology*
D018997:Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human