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 Ectopic pregnancy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ectopic pregnancy is noted that it can mimic symptoms of other diseases such as appendicitis, other gastrointestinal disorder, problems of the urinary system, as well as pelvic inflammatory disease and other gynecologic problems.
An ectopic pregnancy has to be suspected in any woman with lower abdominal pain and/or unusual bleeding who is sexually active and whose pregnancy test is positive.
And because ectopic pregnancy is treated with tubal surgery, a history of ectopic pregnancy increases the risk of future occurrences.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ectopic_pregnancy   (934 words)

  
 Ectopic Pregnancy- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
Ectopic (tubal) pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in one of the Fallopian tubes (oviducts), but very rarely on the ovary and even rarer, in the abdominal cavity.
Many of these are diagnosed before a woman realizes she is pregnant, so if your doctor has confirmed pregnancy (through a blood test and a physical exam) and you have had no signs of ectopic pregnancy, you can cross this worry off your list.
Ectopic pregnancy occurs about once in every 200 pregnancies.
drdean.healthcentral.com /encyclopedia/408/159.html   (674 words)

  
 Ectopic pregnancy Encyclopedia Search - Drug Price Search
An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg implants in tissue outside of the uterus, and the placenta and fetus begin to develop there.
Ectopic pregnancies are usually caused by conditions that obstruct or slow the passage of a fertilized ovum (egg) through the Fallopian tube to the uterus.
Ectopic pregnancies cannot continue to term, so removal of the developing cells is necessary to save the life of the mother.
www.drug-price-search.com /encyclopedia/?encyclopedia_name_url=24&level=2   (1188 words)

  
 Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic means "out of place." In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg has implanted outside the uterus.
Ectopic pregnancy can be difficult to diagnose because symptoms often mirror those of a normal early pregnancy.
You might feel pain in your pelvis, abdomen, or, in extreme cases, even your shoulder or neck (if blood from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy builds up and irritates certain nerves).
kidshealth.org /parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/ectopic.html   (1176 words)

  
 Ectopic Pregnancy - Womens Health and Medical Information on MedicineNet.com
The risk factors for ectopic pregnancy are a prior history of an ectopic pregnancy, a history of pelvic infections or surgery, prior surgeries to the fallopian tubes, endometriosis, a fibroid tumor of the uterus, pelvic scar tissue (adhesions), and the use of intrauterine devices.
An ectopic pregnancy is a condition where a fertilized egg settles and grows in any location other than the inner lining of the uterus.
The greatest risk factor for an ectopic pregnancy is a prior history of an ectopic pregnancy.
www.medicinenet.com /ectopic_pregnancy/article.htm   (696 words)

  
 Ectopic Pregnancy
She should be aware of the risks of infertility, recurrent ectopic and persistent ectopic pregnancy if a tubal-saving procedure is done.
The figure is higher for women with a history of previous ectopic pregnancy or tubal infertility.
Decision making at the time of surgery for ectopic pregnancy
www.advancedfertility.com /ectopic.htm   (1589 words)

  
 Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy that develops outside of the uterus, most commonly in one of the fallopian tubes that leads from each ovary.
Ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy that develops outside of the uterus, most commonly in one of the fallopian tubes.
The symptoms of ectopic pregnancy can mimic miscarriage or the symptoms of other gynaecological disorders, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and endometriosis.
www.disability.vic.gov.au /dsonline/dsarticles.nsf/pages/Ectopic_pregnancy   (848 words)

  
 Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy, or preembryo implantation outside the endometrial cavity (i.e., fallopian tube, cervix, abdominal or pelvic cavity), is a potentially fatal condition with an incidence of ~1:150 diagnosed pregnancies.
Tubal ectopic pregnancy is characterised by pelvic cramping and vaginal spotting beginning shortly after the first missed menstrual period.
Removal of the ectopic pregnancy is often accomplished by linear salpingostomy.
www.ivf.com /ectopic.html   (547 words)

  
 eMedicine - Pregnancy, Ectopic : Article by Verena T Valley, MD
Interstitial ectopic pregnancy: An interstitial ectopic pregnancy is one that implants at the highly vascular region of the uterus near the insertion of the fallopian tube.
Ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the first trimester, and it is a cause of significant morbidity.
A definite ectopic pregnancy is characterized by the presence of a thick, brightly echogenic, ringlike structure outside the uterus, with a gestational sac containing an obvious fetal pole, yolk sac, or both.
www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic478.htm   (2536 words)

  
 eMedicine - Ectopic Pregnancy : Article by Vicken Sepilian, MD
Ectopic pregnancy currently is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death during the first trimester in the United States, accounting for 9% of all pregnancy-related deaths.
In a patient undergoing a dilatation and curettage for the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, obtaining consent for a diagnostic, and possibly operative, laparoscopy is also necessary in case the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy is made; this spares the patient exposure to an additional operative procedure.
Medical therapy of ectopic pregnancy is appealing over surgical options for a number of reasons, including eliminating morbidity from surgery and general anesthesia, potentially less tubal damage, and less cost and need for hospitalization.
www.emedicine.com /med/topic3212.htm   (9865 words)

  
 Medical References: Ectopic and Molar Pregnancy
If these tests do not show whether or not there is an ectopic pregnancy, the doctor may need to view the abdominal organs directly with a thin, flexible viewing instrument called a laparoscope, which is inserted through a tiny incision in the abdomen while the woman is under general anesthesia.
Up to one pregnancy in 50 is ectopic, which means "out of place." In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube, and begins to grow.
However, women who have had an ectopic pregnancy have a 7 to 15 percent chance of it happening again, so they need to be monitored carefully when they attempt to conceive again.
www.marchofdimes.com /professionals/681_1189.asp   (1657 words)

  
 Ectopic Pregnancy- Images.
ECTOPIC PREGNANCY is a pregnancy that grows in the fallopian tube, not the uterus.
The second step involves teasing out the ectopic pregnancy intact, and then irrigating the incision to make sure it is free of any ectopic tissue.
The standard of care is to control the bleeding and remove the ectopic pregnancy.
www.usdoctor.com /ectopic.htm   (294 words)

  
 Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy starts out in the unruptured state, which is when the mass is still small enough to fit in the fallopian tube.
Ectopic pregnancy is any pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus.
This procedure decreases fertility even more than salpingostomy; there is the chance of subsequent ectopic pregnancy, but not as much as with salpingostomy.
www.womenshealth.org /a/ectopic_pregnancy.htm   (1297 words)

  
 Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that develops outside a woman's uterus (womb).
Ectopic pregnancy is usually found in the first 5-10 weeks of pregnancy.
The most common place that ectopic pregnancy occurs is in one of the fallopian tubes (a so-called tubal pregnancy).
www.emedicinehealth.com /ectopic_pregnancy/article_em.htm   (265 words)

  
 UpToDate Patient information: Ectopic pregnancy
Infertility &; The incidence of ectopic pregnancy is higher in the infertility population, mostly due to the increased incidence of tubal abnormalities in these women.
Ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed if the ultrasound detects a fetal heart beat or an embryo that is outside of the uterus.
Fortunately, new monitoring and diagnostic techniques increase the chance that ectopic pregnancy will be detected and treated before life-threatening complications occur.
patients.uptodate.com /topic.asp?file=pregnan/5154   (2113 words)

  
 Ectopic pregnancy or tubal pregnancy tutorial
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that grows outside the cavity of the uterus.
This is unfortunate since early diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy is critically important to reduce overall morbidity to the pregnant woman and allow more conservative treatment of this abnormal and dangerous pregnancy.
Diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy is challenging since there are neither definitive ectopic pregnancy symptoms nor definitive signs of an ectopic pregnancy.
www.infertilitytutorials.com /ectopic.cfm   (635 words)

  
 Health Information - Yale Medical Group
Ectopic pregnancy may be treated in several ways depending on whether the fallopian tube has ruptured or not, the development level of the pregnancy, and the mother's hormone levels.
Ectopic pregnancy should not be ignored - always seek a physician's care with any bleeding or pain in pregnancy.
This is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the mother's abdomen to remove the ectopic pregnancy or damaged fallopian tube.
ymghealthinfo.org /content.asp?pageid=P02446   (552 words)

  
 Regular Review: Ectopic pregnancy -- Tay et al. 320 (7239): 916 -- BMJ
The incidence of ectopic pregnancy is increasing, mainly due to the increased incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis
Ectopic pregnancy (fig 1) causes major maternal morbidity and mortality, with pregnancy loss, and its incidence is increasing
Ectopic pregnancy must be excluded in a sexually active woman with a positive pregnancy test, abdominal pain, and vaginal bleeding
bmj.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/320/7239/916   (2271 words)

  
 Ectopic pregnancy
In the case of ectopic pregnancy, the uterus will often be smaller than expected for the number of weeks since the woman's last period and this can be checked by an internal pelvic examination.
An ectopic pregnancy is not usually capable of surviving and in most instances an embryo is not developed.
The doctor might feel a tender swelling corresponding to an ectopic pregnancy.
www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/pregnancyectopic.htm   (892 words)

  
 Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy occurs in 1:100-400 pregnancies and accounts for 15% of maternal deaths.
The only sonographic finding that reliably excludes an ectopic pregnancy is a demonstration of an intrauterine pregnancy since concomitant presence of an intrauterine and an extrauterine pregnancy is extremely rare (except in induced ovulation).
Presence of an adnexal mass and/or cul-de-sac fluid in a patient with no intrauterine gestation and measurable circulating human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) are highly specific for the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy.
brighamrad.harvard.edu /Cases/bwh/hcache/94/full.html   (358 words)

  
 Reproductive Health: Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the embryo implants outside the uterus.
An ectopic pregnancy is a potentially life-threatening condition.
In 95% of cases, the embryo implants in a fallopian tube, which is why this condition is often termed a "tubal pregnancy." Since the fallopian tubes are not large enough to accommodate a growing embryo, the pregnancy cannot continue normally.
www.epigee.org /health/tubal.html   (174 words)

  
 Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy is defined as pregnancy outsied the uterine cavity
Ectopic pregnancy is associated with an impaired HCG production
-Results can be used to detect pregnancy; monitor the progress; help in establishing the estimated gestational age; detect levels of HCG which can occur in conditions not related to pregnancy, ex: gestational trophoblastic disease
medic.med.uth.tmc.edu /path/00001215.htm   (161 words)

  
 Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Message board: for people who have suffered ectopic pregnancy, their relatives and friends, to talk to others who have also suffered ectopic pregnancy.
Help our research: Help us improve the earlier diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy and the treatment and management of ectopic pregnancies.
Worried you may have the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy?
www.ectopic.org   (205 words)

  
 Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy ruptures between 6 and 12 weeks
Negative pelvic exam in 10% of ectopic pregnancies
Ruptured ectopic may occur at any bHCG level
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 ectopicpregnancy.com
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 Ectopic Pregnancy- Images.
ECTOPIC PREGNANCY is a pregnancy that grows in the fallopian tube, not the uterus.
The second step involves teasing out the ectopic pregnancy intact, and then irrigating the incision to make sure it is free of any ectopic tissue.
The standard of care is to control the bleeding and remove the ectopic pregnancy.
www.usdoctor.com /ectopic.htm   (147 words)

  
 Leading Article
The aim of the procedure is to remove the ectopic pregnancy with minimal injury to the tube, resulting in a balance between subsequent intrauterine pregnancy and repeat ectopic pregnancy [17].
Doppler ultrasound and other biochemical tests have been examined as possible ancillary tools in suspected ectopic pregnancy, but none has received widespread acceptance in clinical practice [8-12].
Less than 20% of women with ectopic pregnancy are asymptomatic but at risk because of a past history of ectopic pregnancy (there is a recurrency rate of approximately 10%), previous tubal surgery or assisted conception.
www.medforum.nl /gynfo/leading4.htm   (147 words)

  
 Expectant Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancies: Clinical and Sonographic Predictors -- Atri et al. 176 (1): 123 -- American Journal of Roentgenology
ectopic pregnancy in a patient with a positive pregnancy test [ 3, 24 ].
and peak systolic velocity of the ectopic pregnancy.
treatment of ectopic pregnancy [ 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 ].
www.ajronline.org /cgi/content/full/176/1/123   (147 words)

  
 Health Progress: Applying the directives
Sixty-four percent of ectopic pregnancies resolve themselves spontaneously.3 In treating ectopic pregnancies that have some viability, however, the therapist must not perform surgery that constitutes a direct abortion-must not, that is, directly intend the termination of pregnancy before viability or directly intend the destruction of a viable fetus (see Directive 45).
Directive 48 states: "In case of extrauterine pregnancy, no intervention is morally licit which constitutes a direct abortion." An extrauterine pregnancy is often called a "tubal" ectopic pregnancy because ectopic pregnancies do in fact usually occur in one of the two fallopian tubes (though they can also occur in the cervix, ovary, or peritoneal cavity).
Ectopic pregnancy in the fallopian tube-the implantation of the developing fetus in the tube's inner wall-endangers the health and even the life of the woman.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3859/is_199807/ai_n8791393   (147 words)

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