Heterotopic tubal pregnancy with live twin birth complicating ovulation induction assisted cycle

Adebiyi Gbadebo Adesiyun, Benson Ayodele-Cole

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria.
Echo-Scan Services, Kaduna, Nigeria.

DOI: 10.4236/ojog.2012.23068                

Abstract

Heterotopic pregnancy is an uncommon clinical entity in Nigeria even though some of the risk factors are highly prevalent in the population. We report a case of heterotopic pregnancy following ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate. A favourable outcome resulting in live twin birth was recorded despite the presence of poor clinical features that affects pregnancy and foetal outcome.

Keywords

Heterotopic Pregnancy; Ovulation Induction; Clomiphene Citrate; Laparotomy; Twin Birth

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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