Primary omental ectopic pregnancy.
Omental ectopic pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy. Presented here is a case primary omental ectopic pregnancy according to Studdiford's criteria. This patient presented with epigastric pain and anemia without vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal or pelvic pain. Pregnancy status was confirmed after admission. Transvaginal ultrasound examination revealed intrauterine contraceptive device in situ and a large amount of free peritoneal fluid, but no intrauterine sac or adnexal mass. Laparoscopy was performed but pelvic pathology did not account for the 2500 mL of haemoperitoneum. Laparotomy was carried out and partial omentectomy was performed.
Wong
Wai Chung
WC
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. wongwc01@netvigator.com
Wong
Bonnie Pui Yee
BP
Kun
Ka Yan
KY
Ng
Tai Keung
TK
Kwok
Shek Yuen
SY
Lee
Chun Kit
CK
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009852:Omentum; D011247:Pregnancy; D011269:Pregnancy, Abdominal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery