Rupture of ectopic pregnancy with negative serum beta-hCG leading to hemorrhagic shock.

Date publication

février 2009

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr GRAESSLIN Olivier

Tous les auteurs :
Grynberg M, Teyssedre J, Andre C, Graesslin O

Lien Pubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19155948

Résumé

BACKGROUND: Rupture of a fallopian tube caused by ectopic pregnancy may have serious consequences including hemorrhagic shock. The diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy is based on the demonstration of pregnancy using serum beta-hCG assays. Thus, a negative test usually allows the exclusion of the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. CASE: We present an unusual case of ectopic pregnancy resulting in hemorrhagic shock despite negative results for serum beta-hCG tests. Computed tomography and ultrasound scans revealed hemoperitoneum and a right adnexal mass. Medical management and laparoscopic salpingectomy allowed for a favorable outcome. CONCLUSION: This case illustrates the potential for an ectopic pregnancy to rupture with undetectable serum beta-hCG levels. Further, it illustrates the helpful role of imaging exams in diagnosing a patient with unstable hemodynamic status.

Référence

Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Feb;113(2 Pt 2):537-9.