Ruptured Abdominal Ectopic Pregnancy in a 45-Year-Old Woman Using Long-Term Contraception: A Case Report in Salmaniya Medical Complex
Abstract
Background: Abdominal ectopic pregnancy is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are critical. Case Presentation: A 45-year-old woman presented with acute abdominal pain and hemodynamic instability. A positive pregnancy test and imaging revealed a ruptured abdominal ectopic pregnancy. Management: Emergency laparotomy confirmed omental implantation with massive hemoperitoneum. The patient required transfusion support and later developed a pulmonary embolism. Histopathology confirmed products of gestation. Conclusion: This case underscores the importance of pregnancy testing in all reproductive-aged women with an acute abdomen, regardless of contraceptive use.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
Reproductive Health and Contraception
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 01
- Pages
- 35–39
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026