title: Abdominal pregnancy- a case report.
abstract: A case of abdominal pregnancy in a 39 year old female gravida 4, para 0(+3) is presented. Ultrasonography revealed a viable abdominal pregnancy at 15 weeks gestational age. She was initially managed conservatively. Surgical intervention became necessary at 20 weeks gestational age following Ultrasound detection of foetal demise. The maternal outcome was favourable. This case is presented to highlight the dilemma associated with diagnosis and management of abdominal pregnancy with a review of literature.
authors.affiliation: Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
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authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Okafor
authors.affiliation: Enugu State University Teaching Hospital Department of Clinical Radiology.
authors.forename: Ac
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ude
authors.affiliation: Enugu State University Teaching Hospital Department of Clinical Radiology.
authors.forename: Aso
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aderibigbe
authors.affiliation: Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Department of Surgery.
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authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Amu
authors.affiliation: Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Department of Surgery.
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authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Udeh
authors.affiliation: Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Department of Surgery.
authors.forename: Nen
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Obianyo
authors.affiliation: Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Department of Clinical Radiology.
authors.forename: Coc
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ani