Abstract
Background
Pregnancy after hysterectomy is an extremely rare event. However, if not diagnosed
and managed properly, it may result in life-threatening consequences.
Case Report
We report the case of a 28-year-old woman with a history of cesarean hysterectomy
3 years prior who was referred to our institution for evaluation of abdominal pain.
Transvaginal ultrasonography revealed a 15-week live fetus in the left pelvic region
and normal-appearing bilateral ovaries. Laparotomy showed a 15-week live fetus with
its placenta attached to the left adnexal region and the left lateral side of the
cervix, including bowel loops.
Conclusion
The possibility of pregnancy should be considered in the differential diagnosis of
abdominal pain in women with intact ovaries despite a history of hysterectomy. A pregnancy
test should be a part of the diagnostic work-up of these patients when they present
in the emergency department.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: July 03, 2014
Accepted:
January 30,
2014
Received in revised form:
November 25,
2013
Received:
March 12,
2013
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