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Ectopic Pregnancy
Health Encyclopedia: Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus (womb). The baby can not survive.
Alternative Names
Tubal pregnancy; Cervical pregnancy; Abdominal pregnancy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when baby starts to develop outside the womb (uterus). The most common site for an ectopic pregnancy is within a fallopian tube. However, in rare cases, ectopic pregnancies can occur in the ovar...
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Health Guide
Ectopic pregnancy
...cells must be removed to save the mother's life. Emergency medical help is needed ifthe area of the ectopic pregnancy ruptured. (Shock is an emergency condition.) Treatment for shock may include... Read more »Ectopic pregnancy
...Tubal pregnancy; Cervical pregnancy; Abdominal pregnancy Prevention Most forms of ectopic pregnancy that occur outside the fallopian tubesare probably not preventable. However, a... Read more »Ectopic pregnancy
...uterus) A laparoscopy, laparotomy, or D and C may be needed to confirm the diagnosis. An ectopic pregnancymay affect the results of aserum progesterone test. Read more »Culdocentesis
What the risks are There is a slight risk of puncturing any mass, cyst, or ectopic pregnancy that exists. The needle should not be inserted too far or with such firmness that it penetrates... Read more »HCG: qualitative - serum
...positive and you do not have a pregnancy properly implanted in the uterus, it may indicate: Ectopic pregnancy Miscarriage Testicular cancer (in men) ... Read more »Images
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