Pregnancy in Morrison Pouch: a case report

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Article

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Medical College (East Africa); Obstetrics and Gynaecology (East Africa)

Abstract

Abdominal pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy (accounting for 1% of all ectopic pregnancies). Depending on gestational age and its location various symptoms and signs may be exhibited. This study aimed to report a case of abdominal pregnancy occurring in the Morrison Pouch with a primary presentation of right upper quadrant pain and to highlight complications that may arise in the management of abdominal pregnancy located in the Morrison Pouch. A 22-year pregnant woman at gestation of 22 weeks presented with a right upper quadrant mass and pain. Ultrasound examination revealed a live extrauterine singleton at Morrison Pouch, full blood count showed severe anemia. The patient received a blood transfusion in seven days and underwent emergency laparotomy after experiencing sudden acute internal hemorrhage but died a few hours post laparotomy due to hemorrhagic shock. Abdominal pregnancy carries a high risk of maternal hemorrhage as described in this case.

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Pan African Medical Journal.

DOI

10.11604/pamj.2024.47.95.42627

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