Abdominal pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy.A high
index of suspicion enables early diagnosis and prompt management.Ultrasound
is a gold standard tool for diagnosis and Magnetic Resonance imaging has a limited
role. Appropriate management of the condition is important to avoid grave
maternal morbidity.
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