Ectopic Pregnancy

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A recent case of pregnancy stunned doctors in Bulandhshahr, Uttar Pradesh: an MRI scan revealed a fetus growing in the liver and this extremely rare condition is known as an intrahepatic ectopic pregnancy.

About Ectopic Pregnancy

• An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilised egg, instead of implanting itself in the uterus, implants outside of it, commonly in the fallopian tube.
• It most often occurs in a fallopian tube, which carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. This type of ectopic pregnancy is called a tubal pregnancy.
• It sometimes occurs in other areas of the body, such as the ovary, abdominal cavity or the lower part of the uterus (cervix), which connects to the vagina.
• In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilised egg attaches itself to a structure other than the uterus.

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Reasons for Ectopic Pregnancies

• Ectopic pregnancies occur when the movement of the fertilised egg is blocked.
• This could occur due to inflammation or scarring of the fallopian tubes, damage to the fallopian tubes (due to prior surgeries or infections), or an irregularly-shaped fallopian tube.

Symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancies

• It may also be similar to those in early pregnancy such as a missed period, nausea and tenderness of breasts.
• Other symptoms may become noticeable later and may include: vaginal bleeding, pain in the lower abdomen, as well as pelvic and back pain, dizziness, pain in the shoulder, discomfort during bowel movements, and low blood pressure.
• Treatment: In some cases doctors suggest using a medication called methotrexate to stop the fertilized egg from growing, ending the pregnancy.

Source: TH