DEFINITION: An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilized ovum is implanted and develops outside the normal uterine cavity.

IMPLANTATION SITES

A.   Exfra uterine

1) Tubal (commonest 97%)

-            Ampulla (55%)

-            Isthmus (25%)

-            Infundibulum (18%)

-            Interstitial (20%)

2)  Ovarian (0.5%)

3)  Abdominal (1%)

B Uterine (1.5%)

•           Cervical

•           Angular ne)

•           Cornual