Heterotopic Ectopic Pregnancy: A Challenging Diagnosis

Abstract

Heterotopic pregnancy is defined by the association of an active intrauterine pregnancy and an ectopic pregnancy in the same patient. It is mostly found within patients whose ovulation was induced. The occurrence of heterotopic with in a spontaneous pregnancy remains rare, varying between 1 / 30,000 to 2 / 10,000 pregnancy. It presents a diagnostic challenge, because unrecognized it can jeopardize the patient's vital prognosis.

We report a case of heterotopic ectopic pregnancy diagnosed during surgery