A rare case of secondary abdominal pregnancy – case report and literature review.

Abdominal pregnancy is a very rare form of ectopic pregnancy and is associated with an increased mortality rate. The main lifethreating complication is intraperitoneal bleeding from placental site. The gestational age is important for the prediction of complications’ severity. While most cases are secondary to a tubal rupture and the subsequently implantation in the peritoneal cavity, a previous uterine perforation can also represent the leading cause. In the current paper, we report an extremely rare case of secondary abdominal pregnancy with a gestational age of 11 weeks in a 37year old patient having a history of unnoticed uterine perforation. This report raises awareness on a rare and severe obstetrical condition, discussing the case particularities, with the aim to highlight the urge for prompt diagnostic and treatment measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]