Abstract

A CASE STUDY ON ECTOPIC PREGNANCY

Dr. Nilakshi Pravin Deore*, Dr. Deepali Suresh Rajput, Dr. Manda Sanjog Ghorpade

ABSTRACT

Introduction- Ectopic pregnancy described for the first time in the11th Century and later on it was described as pregnancy complication. Ectopic pregnancy is potentially life-threatening and remains the leading cause of maternal death. The incidence of ectopic pregnancy is increased during last years all over the world. Case presentation- Here we present a case of recurrent ectopic pregnancy with left adnexal mass and stable general condition was treated with medical management by Methotrexate but finally posted for laparotomy. Management and outcome- Though Laparoscopic surgery is still the cornerstone of treatment in the majority of women, medical management is an alternative treatment option. If
the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy can be made earlier non-invasively, medical treatment with systemic intramuscular Methotrexate (MTX) aimed at reducing mortality, morbidity and reducing costs, minimal intervention/non-intervention on comparing with outcomes of surgical treatment. Fertility can be preserved. Discussion- discussion of the case according to the ayurvedic etiopathology is discussed by using nidan panchak.

Keywords: Medical management, Ectopic pregnancy.