Primary ovarian ectopic pregnancy

Abstract

In ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized ovum implants in an area other than the endometrial lining of the uterus. Primary ovarian pregnancy is a rare variant of ectopic pregnancy. Incidence is reported as 1/7.000-1/60.000. Primary ovarian ectopic pregnancy is 1-3 % of all ectopic pregnancies. It is difficult to diagnose clinically and even intra operatively. Ovarian pregnancy is diagnosed only after pathologic examination of the specimen.