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Commonest site of ectopic pregnancy
Obstetrics & Gynaecology · exam-style practice question with explanation
What is the most common site of an ectopic pregnancy?
- A. Ovary
- B. Ampulla of the fallopian tube
- C. Cervix
- D. Isthmus of the fallopian tube
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Answer: B. Ampulla of the fallopian tube
Most ectopic pregnancies implant in the fallopian tube, and the ampulla is the commonest site. Consider ectopic pregnancy in any woman of reproductive age with abdominal pain, missed period or vaginal bleeding, and check a pregnancy test.
Key point: Ectopic: tube, mostly the ampulla.
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