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World J Clin Cases. Jun 6, 2023; 11(16): 3864-3869
Published online Jun 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i16.3864
Published online Jun 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i16.3864
Giant cyst in heterotopic pregnancy: A case report
Yi-Yan Kong, Kasonde Chanda, Xiao-Yan Ying, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Kong YY drafted the manuscript and contributed substantially to revising the manuscript; Chanda K edited the manuscript and contributed substantially to revising the manuscript; Ying XY contributed substantially to revising the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Xiao-Yan Ying, PhD, Chief Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 262 North Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu Province, China. xiaoyanying_cool@163.com
Received: February 21, 2023
Peer-review started: February 21, 2023
First decision: March 28, 2023
Revised: April 4, 2023
Accepted: May 6, 2023
Article in press: May 6, 2023
Published online: June 6, 2023
Peer-review started: February 21, 2023
First decision: March 28, 2023
Revised: April 4, 2023
Accepted: May 6, 2023
Article in press: May 6, 2023
Published online: June 6, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip: Heterotopic pregnancy with a giant ovarian cyst is an unusual and abnormal pregnancy after natural conception, which can threaten the continuation of intrauterine pregnancy and life of the pregnant woman. Thus, early diagnosis and treatment are essential. This paper reports a rare case of heterotopic pregnancy complicated by a giant ovarian cyst. We recommend that if the patient has satisfied parity, a laparoscopic salpingectomy should be performed and the giant ovarian cyst and intrauterine pregnancy be removed; and if the patient wishes to have more children, laparoscopic salpingectomy or salpingostomy should be performed and the intrauterine pregnancy preserved.