Paraovarian ectopic pregnancy in a patient using a normopositioned intrauterine device: a case report

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.15927822081210

• Palavras-chave: ectopic pregnancy, intrauterine device (IUD), maternal mortality, ultrasound

• Keywords: ectopic pregnancy, intrauterine device (IUD), maternal mortality, ultrasound

• Abstract:

  Unplanned pregnancy is a worldwide reality and corresponds to a large part of all pregnancies. The Intrauterine Device (IUD) is one of the most effective contraceptive options. Ectopic pregnancy is any pregnancy that is located outside the uterine cavity – the normal site of implantation and embryonic development. The ovum can settle in various regions of the maternal organism, such as the abdominal cavity, fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervical canal and uterine horns. About 95% of cases are located in the fallopian tubes, resulting in a frequency of approximately 1 in 250 to 300 pregnancies. The aim of this study is to report the case of a patient with a normopositioned IUD and a concomitant ectopic pregnancy.