Spontaneously Conceived Ruptured Heterotopic Pregnancy Presenting with Chest Pain and Dyspnea: A Case Report

Heterotopic pregnancy, defined as simultaneous intrauterine and ectopic pregnancy, is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. The incidence of heterotopic pregnancy has significantly increased in the modern era, primarily due to use of assisted reproductive technology. Heterotopic pregnan...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical practice and cases in emergency medicine 2024-02, Vol.8 (1), p.64-67
Hauptverfasser: Nasrollahi, Farrah, Cao, Kevin, Hohbein, Janae, Eilbert, Wesley
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Zusammenfassung:Heterotopic pregnancy, defined as simultaneous intrauterine and ectopic pregnancy, is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. The incidence of heterotopic pregnancy has significantly increased in the modern era, primarily due to use of assisted reproductive technology. Heterotopic pregnancy in the absence of risk factors is uncommon. The symptoms of heterotopic pregnancy are similar to those of ectopic pregnancy, primarily abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. We report a case of heterotopic pregnancy occurring in the absence of risk factors and presenting with primary symptoms of chest pain and shortness of breath. While uncommon, heterotopic pregnancy may occur in patients without risk factors and may present with atypical symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath.
ISSN:2474-252X
2474-252X
DOI:10.5811/cpcem.1671