Ectopic pregnancy: presentation, predisposing factors and diagnosis

ABSTRACT

Ectopic pregnancy remains one of the most serious gynaecological emergencies and is one of the main causes of maternal death. It accounts for 10% of all maternal deaths in the United kingdom, an is the main cause of maternal death in the United States. A review of 100 cases of ectopic pregnancies is presented together with a discussion of predisposing factors and diagnosis