Ectopic Pregnancy PDF
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İstinye University
Ziya Kalem, MD
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This document provides information on ectopic pregnancy, including signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It details the different types of ectopic pregnancies, classifications, risks, and various factors. It's intended as study material for medical students.
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ECTOPIC PREGNANCY ZIYA KALEM,MD ISTINYE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1.SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ECTOPIC PREGNANCY 2.LOCALISATION 3.DIAGNOSTIC METHODS 4.DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS 5.TREATMENT OPTIONS 6.RELATIVE RISKS FOR ECTOPIC PREGNANCY Pregnancy implanted outside the endom...
ECTOPIC PREGNANCY ZIYA KALEM,MD ISTINYE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1.SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ECTOPIC PREGNANCY 2.LOCALISATION 3.DIAGNOSTIC METHODS 4.DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS 5.TREATMENT OPTIONS 6.RELATIVE RISKS FOR ECTOPIC PREGNANCY Pregnancy implanted outside the endometrial cavity. The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is a fallopian tube. Pathogenesis A fertilized ovum implants outside the endometrial cavity Nearly all ectopic pregnancies(>95%) occur in the fallopian tube (tubal pregnancy) however, an ectopic pregnancy may also be found implanted within the endocervical canal (cervical pregnancy) ovarian pregnancy cesarean scar pregnancy abdominal pregnancy Ectopic pregnancy occurs in approximately 1.5-2.0% of all pregnancies. The morbidity and mortality associated with ectopic pregnancy has decreased dramatically, mainly because of earlier diagnosis with ultrasound and hCG levels and subsequent treatment before rupture. Ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the first trimester and accounts for 4-10% of all pregnancy related deaths. Classification & Incidence Tubal (>95%) ampullary (70%) isthmic (12%) fimbrial (11 %) interstitial (2%) Other (
