WB01608 Ectopic Pregnancy

Reading Materials:

Chapter 5, Ectopic Pregnancy

Danforth's Obstetrics and Gynecology, Scott, et al.,

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2003, pages 547-571

Objectives

1.       Explain the pathogenesis of ectopic pregnancy

2.       Identify risk factors for ectopic pregnancy

3.       Describe signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy

4.       Understand evidence-based treatments for ectopic pregnancy

5.       Identify the rare types of ectopic pregnancy and their presentation

Content Outline

Ectopic Pregnancy

1.       Incidence

2.       Pathogenesis

3.       Risk Factors

4.       Diagnosis and signs and symptoms

5.       Treatments

          A.      Medical

          B.       Surgical

          C.      Side effects and complications

6.       Rare Types of Ectopic Pregnancy

          6.1     Presentation

          6.2     Diagnosis

          6.3     Treatment