Cornual Twin Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report
Oriji Vaduneme Kingsley *
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Nyeche Solomon
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Ibe Vitalis
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
A 22 years old female, G1P0E(ectopic) 1, who presented with ten hours history of sudden onset of lower abdominal pains, which later became generalized and progressive, abdominal distension, dizziness and weakness after thirteen weeks amenorrhea. She had a previous history of left partial salpingectomy for ruptured ectopic gestation. She was treated with a repeat laparotomy and right-sided wedge resection for the index ruptured cornual pregnancy. Two fetuses and the placenta were removed from the peritoneal cavity. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days later in stable clinical condition.
Keywords: Cornual ectopic, twin ectopic, cornual resection, ruptured ectopic