Ectopic pregnancy after supracervical hysterectomy

Duodecim. 2016;132(21):2011-3.

Abstract

Ectopic pregnancy after hysterectomy is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition. If ovaries are present, ectopic pregnancy should be ruled out in women with acute abdominal pain and history of hysterectomy. Our patient had an ectopic pregnancy six months after supracervical hysterectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy / adverse effects*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / etiology*