A Rare Case of Primary Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy

Abstract

Primary ovarian ectopic means implantation of gestational sac in the ovary. It is a rare form of non-tubal ectopic pregnancy and accounts for 3% of all ectopic pregnancy. Most cases ovarian pregnancy terminate with rupture in first trimester of pregnancy, which has a potential for life threatening massive hemorrhage. Etiology is not fully understood but association has been reported with usage of intra uterine device. Diagnosis of ovarian ectopic pregnancy preoperatively is challenging, and most cases are diagnosed intraoperatively. Here we report a case of primary ovarian ectopic pregnancy.