What is it about?
Ovarian pregnancy is a rare type of ectopic pregnancy, accounting for about 3% of cases. It is characterized by implantation of the gestational sac within the ovary and differs from tubal ectopic pregnancy by the absence of typical risk factors. Its pathophysiology remains unclear, although reflux of the fertilized ovum into the ovary is the most accepted theory.
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Why is it important?
We report the case of a 28-year-old woman presenting with pelvic pain, light metrorrhagia, and 4 weeks of amenorrhea. Ultrasound showed an empty uterus and a left ovarian mass with a β-hCG level of 1650 IU/L. Surgical exploration confirmed a left ovarian pregnancy with hemoperitoneum and normal fallopian tubes. Conservative surgical treatment was performed.
Perspectives
Ovarian pregnancy (OP) is a type of pregnancy in which the ovary is the site of implantation [1]. It occupies a special place among ectopic pregnancies due to its rarity, which is linked on the one hand to its definition, which takes anatomical criteria into account, and on the other hand to well-codified diagnostic procedures.
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This page is a summary of: Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Study, Journal of Case Reports and Medical History, February 2025, Acquire Publications LLC,
DOI: 10.54289/jcrmh2600104.
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