An Alternative Treatment for the Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy

Abstract

Background: Ectopic pregnancies account for 1% of pregnancies, and 98% of those are tubal. This report describes an intraovarian ectopic pregnancy and a novel method of removing it to maximize future ovarian function and fertility in a young patient. Case: This patient presented as a tubal ectopic pregnancy on ultrasound imaging. On laparoscopy, an ovarian ectopic pregnancy was diagnosed and was extracted from the ovary after a linear incision over the sac. Uniquely, no ovarian tissue was removed. The patient made a full recovery and became pregnant within a year. Conclusion: Ovarian ectopic pregnancies are rare and can present as tubal pregnancies. In contrast to prior case reports, they may be removed successfully from the ovary while preserving the complete ovary. Journal of Women’s Health and Gynecology