HETEROTOPIC PREGNANCY- A REPORT OF 2 CASES IN WOMEN WITHOUT RISK FACTORS

Authors

  • Afzal Safdar Bukhari
  • Shazia Bukhari

Abstract

Two cases of heterotopic pregnancy are reported. The cases emphasize that co incident pregnancies may occur in
women who are without risk of ectopic pregnancy or multiple gestation. The cases describe the complexities of
diagnosis and management.

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Bukhari, A. S., & Bukhari, S. (2001). HETEROTOPIC PREGNANCY- A REPORT OF 2 CASES IN WOMEN WITHOUT RISK FACTORS. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, 13(2), 45–48. Retrieved from https://jamc.ayubmed.edu.pk/jamc/index.php/jamc/article/view/4857

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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2001): JOURNAL OF AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE, ABBOTTABAD

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