Managing a Live Advanced Abdominal Twin Pregnancy

Advanced abdominal pregnancies with live twin fetuses are extremely rare and are misdiagnosed in up to 60% of the cases. Such a case is presented here, highlighting the diagnostic and management challenges encountered. A high index of suspicion in making the diagnosis of this rare variety of ectopic...

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Published in:Annals of medical and health sciences research 2013-01, Vol.3 (1), p.113-115
Main Authors: Mpogoro, F, Gumodoka, B, Kihunrwa, A, Massinde, A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Health aspects
Pregnant women
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Summary:Advanced abdominal pregnancies with live twin fetuses are extremely rare and are misdiagnosed in up to 60% of the cases. Such a case is presented here, highlighting the diagnostic and management challenges encountered. A high index of suspicion in making the diagnosis of this rare variety of ectopic pregnancy, emphasizing adherence to basic imaging principles, and appropriate placental management is very important in reducing the associated morbidity and mortality.
ISSN:2141-9248
2277-9205
DOI:10.4103/2141-9248.109472