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Ovarian Pregnancies With Dalkon Shield IUCDs In Situ Laparoscopic Visualization

Authors: DONALD R. COUSTAN MD, EDWARD C. RAINEY MD, THOMAS J. JOSEPH MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT:Two ovarian pregnancies coexistent with intrauterine contraceptive devices are described. In one case, the ovary appeared to contain cyst at laparoscopy and rupture of the cyst and extrusion of the fetus were witnessed. In the second case, a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst bled at Iaparoscopy, and laparotomy resulted' in the diagnosis of ovarian pregnancy. These two cases reveal that laparoscopic examination could be misleading and result in inappropriate management if the diagnosis of ovarian pregnancy is not entertained. The cases described add to the growing number of reports of extrauterine pregnancies occurring in patients using intrauterine contraceptive devices.

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