Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy: A Rare Case Report in a Resource-Limited Setting.

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Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2512003

Authors: Sankara Nykam1,2,4*, Dimitri Tchinda2,3, Tatapong Lily Funzeh2,3 , Ma-Fese Dorcas Akwo3, Nges Samuel1, Steve Kouam1, Fotio Theophile1

1 Medicalised Health Center, Babadjou, Cameroon
2 Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bamenda, Bambili, Cameroon
3 Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé  1, Yaoundé , Cameroon
4The Operating Room Global (TORG).

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  • APA (7th edition): Nykam, S., Tchinda, D., Funzeh, T. L., Akwo, M.-F. D., Samuel, N., Kouam, S., & Theophile, F. (2026, January 16). Ovarian ectopic pregnancy: A rare case report in a resource-limited setting. The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), 2(1). https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2512003
  • Harvard: Nykam, S., Tchinda, D., Funzeh, T.L., Akwo, M.-F.D., Samuel, N., Kouam, S. and Theophile, F., 2026. Ovarian ectopic pregnancy: A rare case report in a resource-limited setting. The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), 2(1). Published 16 January. Available at: https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2512003
  • Vancouver: Nykam S, Tchinda D, Funzeh TL, Akwo MFD, Samuel N, Kouam S, Theophile F. Ovarian ectopic pregnancy: A rare case report in a resource-limited setting. The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ). 2026 Jan 16;2(1). https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2512003
  • MLA (9th edition): Nykam, Sankara, et al. “Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy: A Rare Case Report in a Resource-Limited Setting.” The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), vol. 2, no. 1, 16 Jan. 2026, https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2512003
  • Chicago (Author-Date): Nykam, Sankara, Dimitri Tchinda, Tatapong Lily Funzeh, Ma-Fese Dorcas Akwo, Nges Samuel, Steve Kouam, and Fotio Theophile. 2026. “Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy: A Rare Case Report in a Resource-Limited Setting.” The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ) 2 (1), January 16. https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2512003

*Corresponding Author:
Nykam Sankara Junior Ludwig
[email protected]
Declaration:
Authors’ Contribution:
Sankara Nykam & Tchinda Dimitri: Conceptualization; Methodology; Writing, Original Draft; Fotio Theophile: Supervision & Methodology; Steve Kouam & Nges Samuel; Data Curation; Formal Analysis; Investigation; Tatapong Lily Funzeh & Ma-Fese Dorcas Akwo: Writing, Review & Editing.
Conflict of Interest:
No conflict of interest.
Funding:
No funding received by the authors.

Article History:
Received: 18-12-2025
Accepted: 11-01-2026
Available Online: 16-01-2026
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ABSTRACT
Background: Ovarian ectopic pregnancy (OEP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy which occurs when a fertilized ovum implants into the ovary. The most common risk factor is prior use of IUCD. Management of OEP can be conservative or surgical.
Case: We report a 32-year-old Gravida 2 Para 0010 with a history of right ectopic pregnancy successfully managed medically two years ago who came presenting with severe right lower abdominal pain and 08 weeks amenorrhea. Pregnancy test was positive, laparotomy revealed presence of an unruptured right fluid filled ovarian mass which was removed through wedge resection.
Conclusion: Ovarian ectopic pregnancy should be considered in all reproductive age women who present with severe acute abdominal pain and positive pregnancy test even if ultrasound findings are inconclusive especially in low resource setting were quantitative serum β HCG and laparoscopy are not available.
Keywords: Ovarian ectopic pregnancy, laparotomy, case report, low resource setting.

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