Ectopic pregnancy locations

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Illustration of possible locations of ectopic pregnancy

Nearly all ectopic pregnancies develop in a fallopian tube. About 1% of ectopic pregnancies develop in the cervix, an ovary, or the abdomen.

Medical Review:Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Updated: 06/06/2007

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