Cornual ectopic pregnancy: A rare case report

Cornual ectopic pregnancy is a rare and potentially life-threatening form of ectopic gestation. We report a case of a 32-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 1, who presented with acute pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding at six weeks of amenorrhea. The initial ultrasound showed an empty uterine cavity with a hematosalpinx in the right cornual region. The diagnosis was confirmed by transvaginal ultrasound and serum beta-hCG levels. Given the high risk of rupture and hemorrhage, the patient underwent laparotomic removal of the ectopic pregnancy while preserving the cornual region with meticulous hemostasis. Postoperative follow-up was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on the third day. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.

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International Journal of Case Reports and Images
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2025-09-18
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https://doi.org/10.5348/101518z01ls2025cr
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Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
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Abstract

Cornual ectopic pregnancy is a rare and potentially life-threatening form of ectopic gestation. We report a case of a 32-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 1, who presented with acute pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding at six weeks of amenorrhea. The initial ultrasound showed an empty uterine cavity with a hematosalpinx in the right cornual region. The diagnosis was confirmed by transvaginal ultrasound and serum beta-hCG levels. Given the high risk of rupture and hemorrhage, the patient underwent laparotomic removal of the ectopic pregnancy while preserving the cornual region with meticulous hemostasis. Postoperative follow-up was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on the third day. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.

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