The occurrence of unilateral twin ectopic pregnancy is
exceedingly rare and may be fatal as it poses a diagnostic challenge. Due to
the rapid expansion in size caused by the two fetuses, it conspicuously leads
to earlier tubal rupture as the fallopian tube does not naturally expand like
the uterus does. Death results from catastrophic blood loss especially if the
diagnosis is delayed or if the appropriate treatment is not provided in time.
The use of transvaginal ultrasound combined with βhCG aids early diagnosis and
has led to reduction in mortality resulting from ectopic pregnancy. We present a
24-year-old primigravida who presented to our hospital at 8 weeks of amenorrhea
plus 1 day with symptoms and signs of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. A
transvaginal ultrasound revealed twin ectopic pregnancy in the right Fallopian
tube which was confirmed at laparotomy. This case captured our interest because
it is so rare and thought that sharing it with a wider community will
contribute knowledge to the world of academia.
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