The Value of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Abdominal Pregnancy.

Authors :: Zhu H
Zong Z
Gao F
Source :: Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU [J Clin Ultrasound] 2024 Nov 17. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 17.
Publication Year :: 2024
Publisher :: Ahead of Print
Abstract: Objectives: Analyze the clinical and ultrasound characteristics of 15 cases of abdominal pregnancy (AP) to improve the ultrasonography-based diagnosis.<br />Methods: A retrospective research of AP patients from 2010 to 2021 with pathology was performed, clinical and ultrasound characteristics were analyzed and summarized.<br />Results: Fifteen cases of AP occurred in early pregnancy. Most cases of AP were implanted in the pelvic cavity, with a few on the greater omentum and diaphragm, etc. Eight cases showed mixed hyperechoic, four cases had gestational sacs, and three cases exhibited mixed hypoechoic.<br />Conclusion: Combined with the characteristics of AP, ultrasound can provide a valuable diagnosis.<br /> (© 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)