Volume 53, Issue 4 pp. 924-927
CASE REPORT

Ultrasonographic Findings of Abdominal Ectopic Pregnancy After In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer: A Case Report

Ye Xu

Ye Xu

Department of Medical Ultrasonics, Longgang District Central Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

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Jinshuang Song

Corresponding Author

Jinshuang Song

Department of Medical Ultrasonics, Longgang District Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Affiliated Shenzhen Women and Children's Hospital (Longgang) of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

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Jinshuang Song ([email protected])

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Jinghua Liu

Jinghua Liu

Department of Medical Ultrasonics, Longgang District Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Affiliated Shenzhen Women and Children's Hospital (Longgang) of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

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First published: 05 February 2025

Funding: Special Funds for Economic and Technological Development of Longgang District, Shenzhen, China (LGWJ2021-(143)).

ABSTRACT

This case study presents the diagnosis and management of an abdominal ectopic pregnancy following in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET). The patient initially experienced atypical symptoms. Elevated serum β-hCG levels and comprehensive imaging eventually confirmed the diagnosis of abdominal ectopic pregnancy. Timely laparoscopic surgery was performed, effectively managing this rare and potentially life-threatening condition. This case underscores the importance of thorough follow-up and advanced imaging techniques in the early detection and treatment of ectopic pregnancies, particularly in the context of assisted reproductive technologies.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Data Availability Statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions.

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