Heterotopic pregnancy: case report of a rare clinical presentation from Wau, South Sudan

Abstract

Heterotopic pregnancy, although common with assisted reproductive technologies, is very rare in natural conceptions. A high index of  suspicion can help in timely diagnosis and appropriate intervention especially in low resource settings like South Sudan. Delayed diagnosis puts the mother at risk of potentially life-threatening complications. We report the case of heterotopic pregnancy in a young female that was successfully treated.

Key Words: heterotopic pregnancy, assisted reproductive technologies, South Sudan, case report