**1. Introduction**

162 Ectopic Pregnancy – Modern Diagnosis and Management

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Extrauterine pregnancies rarely reach third trimester of gestation. However, abdominal pregnancy can result in term delivery. Term cervical pregnancy has also been reported. The most unusual is term tubal ectopic pregnancy.

Our objective is to review cases of term extra-uterine pregnancy and to evaluate its consequences on the mother and the fetus. Due to its ill impact, the best management is early diagnosis and treatment. Prolongation of an ectopic pregnancy should be avoided.
