Heterotopic pregnancy: a clinical case report from rural Nigeria.
Heterotopic pregnancy (HP) is the co-existence of intrauterine and ectopic pregnancies; it is said to be rare. We report the case of a 22 year old woman with HP after unsuccessful attempts at abortion. This report illustrates the treatment difficulties encountered in a delayed presentation, and the nature HP is assuming in rural practice. It also highlights the role of family physicians in reducing maternal mortality in resource-limited settings.
Odewale
Michael A
MA
Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. michode60@yahoo.co.uk
Afolabi
Muhammed O
MO
D000027:Abortion, Incomplete; D000028:Abortion, Induced; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D009549:Nigeria; D034161:Pelvic Infection / Q000209:etiology; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D011274:Pregnancy, Tubal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012423:Rural Health; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology