title: Live unilateral twin ectopic pregnancy in a fallopian tube remnant after previous ipsilateral salpingectomy.
abstract: Ectopic pregnancy remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in women of childbearing age. We report a case of a unilateral twin ectopic pregnancy in a fallopian tube remnant after previous ipsilateral salpingectomy. The pregnancy was conceived spontaneously and included two live gestations. Although the presentation of this ectopic pregnancy was unique, the patient's risk factors were not. As an example of the type of patient who would benefit from ultrasound screening for ectopic pregnancy, our patient renews the debate around this controversial issue.
authors.affiliation: University of California, Irvine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 101 The City Drive, Building 56, Suite 800, Orange, CA, 92860; Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2888 Long Beach Boulevard, Suite 400, Long Beach, CA, 90806.
authors.forename: Teresa C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Longoria
authors.forename: Megan L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Stephenson
authors.forename: Vinita J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Speir
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011274:Pregnancy, Tubal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D059285:Pregnancy, Twin; D012008:Recurrence; D058994:Salpingectomy; D014463:Ultrasonography
keywords: ectopic pregnancy; live twins; obstetrics; remnant tube; salpingectomy; sonography; tubal twins