title: A Molar Pregnancy within the Fallopian Tube.
abstract: Background. Discussion of the incidence of molar pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy. Role of salpingostomy and special considerations for postoperative care.Case. The patient is a 29-year-old G7P4 who presented with vaginal bleeding in the first trimester and was initially thought to have a spontaneous abortion. Ultrasound was performed due to ongoing symptoms and an adnexal mass was noted. She underwent uncomplicated salpingostomy and was later found to have a partial molar ectopic pregnancy.Conclusion. This case illustrates the rare occurrence of a molar ectopic pregnancy. There was no indication of molar pregnancy preoperatively and this case highlights the importance of submitting and reviewing pathological specimens.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-6523-4559
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: Charlotte
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dawson
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nascu
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: Tyler
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rouse