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. 2012:2012:389107.
doi: 10.1155/2012/389107. Epub 2012 Jun 17.

Ovarian Pregnancy following Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and Embryo Transfer: A Case Report

Amar Ramachandran  1 , Swati Sharma, Kumar Pratap, Bhakta Rajesh, Vasudeva Akhila, Akhila Ramayapally, Manna Valiathan
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Ovarian Pregnancy following Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and Embryo Transfer: A Case Report

Amar Ramachandran et al. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol. 2012.

Abstract

Ovarian pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy following ICSI-ET, and the diagnosis depends on the physicians suspicion and experience. Preservation of ovarian tissue during surgery is of utmost importance to preserve fertility. We present a case of ovarian pregnancy who had a successful treatment preserving the ovary.

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Figure 1
Ovarian stroma H&E × 100.
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Figure 2
Trophoblast in hemorrhagic stroma. H&E × 100.
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