Two cases of ovarian pregnancy.

Choi, In Yul; Lee, Kyong Hwa; Heo, Jung Ki; Moon, Tae Sik; Yoon, Byong Chul; Choi, Hwan Joo

Case Report

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2001;44(5):982-985.
Published online May 1, 2001.

Two cases of ovarian pregnancy.

In Yul Choi, Kyong Hwa Lee, Jung Ki Heo, Tae Sik Moon, Byong Chul Yoon, Hwan Joo Choi

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pusan Adventist Hospital, Pusan, Korea.
²Department of Patholgy, Pusan Adventist Hospital, Pusan, Korea.

Abstract

Ovarian Pregnacy is a rare form of ectopic pregnacy. Its estimated overall incidence is highly variable, but improved diagnosis of acute hemoperitoneum of ovarian pregnancy may reveal a high incidence than reported earlier. Ovarian pregnancy occurs in the corpus luteum, and is usually accompanied with the rupture of the ovary and massive hemoperitoneum. It presents as a hemorragic ovary and frequently misdiagnosed as a ruptured corpus luteum. Risk facters to ovarian pregnacy include a history of pelvic inflammatory disease(PID), prior pelvic surgery, and use of an intrauterine contraceptive device(IUD). We have experienced two cases of ovarian pregnancy and reviewed it briefly.

Key Words: Ovarian pregnancy