The preoperative diagnosis of primary ovarian pregnancy

J Natl Med Assoc. 2006 May;98(5):796-8.

Abstract

Background: Ovarian pregnancies comprise 0.15% of all pregnancies and 0.15-3% of ectopic gestations, with an incidence of up to 1/7,000 deliveries.

Case: A single case of an ovarian gestation consistent with Spieglberg's four criteria in a primigravida without prior gynecological, medical, or surgical history is presented. Presumptive diagnosis was by thorough clinical examination with a single, palpable, adnexal mass in a patient with BMI of 19, supported with serial ultrasound and quantitative betaHCG-enabled preoperative diagnosis.

Conclusion: Primary ovarian pregnancy may occur without any classical antecedent risk factors. Ultrasonography can be a useful adjunct to clinical presentation and physical examination in allowing the preoperative diagnosis of ovarian gestation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gravidity
  • Humans
  • Palpation
  • Physical Examination
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / surgery
  • Preoperative Care*
  • Uterine Hemorrhage