Case Report
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World J Hepatol. Sep 27, 2024; 16(9): 1289-1296
Published online Sep 27, 2024. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i9.1289
Hepatic ectopic pregnancy with hemorrhage secondary diaphragmatic adhesion: A case report
Xiu-Ci Yang, Miao Fang, Yi-Gen Peng, Liang Wang, Rong Ju
Xiu-Ci Yang, Yi-Gen Peng, Department of Emergency, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211100, Jiangsu Province, China
Miao Fang, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211100, Jiangsu Province, China
Liang Wang, Department of Hepatological Surgery, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211100, Jiangsu Province, China
Rong Ju, Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211100, Jiangsu Province, China
Co-first authors: Xiu-Ci Yang and Miao Fang.
Author contributions: Yang XC performed conceptualization and writing-original draft; Fang M performed formal analysis and validation; Peng YG performed data curation; Wang L took part in surgical treatment of the patient; Ju R performed writing, review and editing.
Supported by Jiangsu Commision of Health, No. H2017043.
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Corresponding author: Rong Ju, MD, Chief Physician, Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 169 Hushan Road, Jiangning District, Nanjing 211100, Jiangsu Province, China. jurong@njmu.edu.cn
Received: February 21, 2024
Revised: July 26, 2024
Accepted: August 28, 2024
Published online: September 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Liver pregnancy is an extremely rare type of ectopic pregnancy. Timely and accurate diagnosis can prevent the threat of death due to pregnancy-related complications. This case mainly discusses the diagnosis of liver pregnancy from various aspects, including the patient's symptoms, physical examination, and imaging studies. In particular, Multidisciplinary joint discussion and the use of magnetic resonance imaging to determine the exact location of the pregnancy can provide diagnosis and treatment recommendations for the disease.