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Recurrent ectopic pregnancy after bilateral salpingectomy: A case report
Bernadette Mayumi T. Mortel, MD and Debby F. Pacquing-Songco, MD, FPOGS, FPSRM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Recurrent ectopic pregnancy after bilateral salpingectomy is a very rare condition, with only one previous case reported. This is a case of a 29 year old G4P0(0030) who presented with abdominal pain at the background of missed menses and positive pregnancy test, two years after bilateral salpingectomy. Intraoperatively, a 5x4cm bleeding mass was visualized at the right distal tubal remnant, containing an embryo and decidualized tissues. Excision of the adnexal mass and bilateral tubal remnants were completed. In such cases, total salpingectomy is the gold standard in preventing recurrence of another extrauterine gestation. In the presence of tubal remnants, a hysterosalpingography is recommended to assess tubal patency. Ultimately, the rarity of this case demands prompt recognition of risk factors, clinical presentation and appropriate management. It underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance, with high index of clinical suspicion in all women in the reproductive age group, especially those with risk factors.
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