ABSTRACT

Background: Pakistan is one of the countries in the region of South Asia, with the highest fertility rates. The latest birth rate was 3.425. Ectopic pregnancy is one of the leading causes of early pregnancy-related deaths and is one of the most common complications associated with obstetrics, high morbidity and mortality.

Aim: To highlight the frequency of ectopic tubal pregnancy in a hospital, known to be one of central mother and child health facility in Lahore, Pakistan.

Methods: Current research conducted in the Department of Pathology, Fatimah Jinnah Medical University, Lahore from January 2018 to July 2020. Every biopsy submitted with clinical diagnosis of ectopic tubal pregnancy was included.

Results: Total of 176 cases were studied. Variables included age, parity and histological site of implantation. The majority of patients were of age range 20-30 years, multiparous, had ectopic implanted in ampullary region of right sided fallopian tube. What remained to know was history of risk factors, i.e, previous abortions, previous pelvic surgery, and treatment of infertility.

Conclusion: The purpose of this study was to give a recent insight into ectopic tubal pregnancies with the help of important parameters, in a set of obstetric care that covers a large number of maternal emergencies. Timely diagnosis and early treatment would help reduce maternal mortality and morbidity from complications of ectopic pregnancy.