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Elevated CRP Levels in Early-Diagnosed, Unruptured Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy: A Potential for Conservative Management

Ülkü Ayşe Türker Aras(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars)
Ezgi Dutoğlu(Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, Bilecik High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Bilecik, Türkiye,)
Burcu Dinçgez(Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, Health Sciences University, Bursa High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Türkiye)
Pages
250–252
Publication Date
2026-08-06
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The potential causes of elevated CRP, even in unruptured ectopic pregnancies, and its relationship to treatment approaches are discussed.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This case report presents the medical management of a 34-year-old patient diagnosed with an early-stage tubal ectopic pregnancy characterized by menstrual delay, mild pelvic pain, and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in laboratory findings, but no signs of rupture.
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Key Findings & Data:This case report presents the medical management of a 34-year-old patient diagnosed with an early-stage tubal ectopic pregnancy characterized by menstrual delay, mild pelvic pain, and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in laboratory findings, but no signs of rupture.
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Conclusion & Impact:The potential causes of elevated CRP, even in unruptured ectopic pregnancies, and its relationship to treatment approaches are discussed.
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⚙️Variables:Ectopic pregnancy · CRP · Rupture

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This case report presents the medical management of a 34-year-old patient diagnosed with an early-stage tubal ectopic pregnancy characterized by menstrual delay, mild pelvic pain, and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in laboratory findings, but no signs of rupture. The potential causes of elevated CRP, even in unruptured ectopic pregnancies, and its relationship to treatment approaches are discussed.

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Aras, Ü. A. T., Dutoğlu, E., Dinçgez, B. (2026). Elevated CRP Levels in Early-Diagnosed, Unruptured Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy: A Potential for Conservative Management. Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences, Cilt: 16 Sayı: 2, 250–252. https://ajindex.com/articles/1631478

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