Pathological Anatomy. Atlas of Macroscopic Specimens - Part 2. Pathology of Individual Organs and Systems - A. M. Romaniuk 2016

Pathology of Pregnancy and Childbirth. Developmental Anomalies
Ectopic Pregnancy

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Ectopic pregnancy

The Development of a fertilized ovum in the Ovary, fallopian tube, or Abdominal cavity is referred to as an ectopic pregnancy. Causes include inflammatory and tumor processes of the fallopian tube, as well as impaired Innervation of the fallopian tubes. Consequences include rupture of the fallopian tube or ovary, and intraperitoneal Hemorrhage.



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