Case Report: Broad ligament twin pregnancy following in-vitro fertilization

N Deshpande, Nitin Deshpande, A Mathers, U Acharya
Human Reproduction · 1999 · vol. 14(3) , pp. 852–854 · doi:10.1093/humrep/14.3.852 · PMID:10221727 · W2153403996
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This case report details the first instance of a broad ligament twin pregnancy after in-vitro fertilization in a patient with prior left salpingo-oophorectomy, exploring contributing factors and diagnostic methods.

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We report the first case of an ectopic twin pregnancy in the broad ligament following in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer in a patient with a previous ipsilateral (left) salpingo-oophorectomy. The previous surgery was for endometriosis. We discuss the possible contribution of the embryo transfer technique, limitations of preventive measures and importance of transvaginal ultrasound in establishing the diagnosis.

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endometriosis

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Diseases in Twins Fertilization in Vitro Pregnancy, Abdominal Adult Embryo Transfer Endometriosis Endometriosis Fallopian Tube Diseases Fallopian Tube Diseases Female Humans Ovarian Diseases Ovarian Diseases Ovariectomy Pregnancy Pregnancy, Abdominal Pregnancy, Abdominal Pregnancy, Abdominal Rupture, Spontaneous Twins

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