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Rare Ectopic Pregnancy Mimicked GI Pain

A case report described delayed diagnosis of primary abdominal ectopic pregnancy after a patient presented with persistent upper abdominal pain and nondiagnostic ultrasound findings.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • May 15, 2026

  • 5 min

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A rare case of primary abdominal ectopic pregnancy, initially mistaken for gastroenteritis, was reported involving a 25-year-old woman who displayed atypical upper abdominal pain. Diagnosed through laparoscopic surgery after failed conservative treatments, the case illustrates the challenges in identifying abdominal ectopic pregnancies, which comprise approximately 1% to 1.3% of ectopic cases. This report highlights the importance of considering ectopic pregnancy in reproductive-aged women experiencing unexplained abdominal symptoms.

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Rare Ectopic Pregnancy Mimicked GI Pain

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • May 15, 2026

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