Sonographic Diagnosis of a Viable Ampullary Tubal Pregnancy at 14 Weeks Gestation

Abstract

Tubal pregnancies rupture commonly between 6 and 10 weeks gestation. An unusual, sonographically diagnosed, viable 14-week ampullary tubal pregnancy is presented. The multiple sonographic growth parameters were appropriate for gestational age. Expedient surgery was performed.

Keywords

ultrasound tubal gestation fetal heart motion

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