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Heterotopic pregnancy presenting with acute left chest pain.

Fikret Bildik1, Ahmet Demircan, Ayfer Keles, Gul Pamukcu, Aydan Biri, Emine Bildik.   

Abstract

Heterotopic pregnancy is the simultaneous existence of intrauterine and ectopic gestations. Heterotopic pregnancy is an extremely rare entity in natural cycle; however, it is increasing due to widespread use of assisted reproductive techniques. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial in avoiding short- and long-term morbidity and mortality. Unfortunately, early diagnosis is often difficult due to the presence of intrauterine pregnancy that impedes the diagnosis and early treatment for ectopic component. Clinical symptoms are not generally helpful in diagnosis, and signs of the ectopic pregnancy usually predominate. Patients will most likely present with abdominal pain, adnexial mass, enlarged uterus, peritoneal irritation signs, and a positive pregnancy test. We present a case, admitted to the emergency department, with atypical symptoms including acute left chest pain radiating to left shoulder, at 5 weeks' gestation.

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Year:  2008        PMID: 18774052     DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2007.12.013

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Am J Emerg Med        ISSN: 0735-6757            Impact factor:   2.469


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1.  An unusual emergency department case: ruptured ectopic pregnancy presenting as chest pain.

Authors:  Eric Dichter; James Espinosa; James Baird; Alan Lucerna
Journal:  World J Emerg Med       Date:  2017
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