Ovarian Pregnancy- A Rare Ectopic Pregnancy

Authors

  • M Thapa Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu
  • S Rawal Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu
  • R Jha Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu
  • M Singh Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.136

Abstract

Primary ovarian pregnancy is a rare entity, the incidence being 1 in 25,000 to 40,000 pregnancies. The diagnosis is difficult and still continues to challenge the clinicians. A case of ovarian pregnancy is reported here. The patient underwent laparotomy with right sided oophorectomy. Histopathological examination confirmed it to be an ovarian pregnancy.

Keywords: ectopia pregnancy, oophorectomy, ovarian pregnancy.

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Published

2010-03-31

How to Cite

Thapa, M., Rawal, S., Jha, R., & Singh, M. (2010). Ovarian Pregnancy- A Rare Ectopic Pregnancy. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 49(177). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.136

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 177 (2010)

Section

Case Reports

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