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The ampulla is the widest section of the uterine tube. It is the most common location for an ectopic pregnancy. 97% of ectopic pregnancies will implant in the ampulla.
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a
Ampulla
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Similar to the ovary, the cervix can be a site of ectopic pregnancy implantation. However, this is rare and only occurs in about 1% of cases.
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e
Cervix
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The isthmus is a possible location of implantation, however this is extremely rare. If implantation occurs in the isthmus, there is a higher risk of rupture or haemorrhage.
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b
Isthmus
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The ovary is a site of ectopic pregnancy implantation. However, this is rare and only occurs in about 1% of cases.
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d
Ovary
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The uterus is the site of embryo implantation in a normal pregnancy. Therefore this answer is not consistent with an ectopic pregnancy.
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c
Uterus
Concept
Chapter
2693
4612
Ectopic Pregnancy
Topic
176
Gynaecology
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A 23-year-old female presents to the emergency department with sudden onset left iliac fossa pain, which radiates to her left shoulder tip.

Her urine pregnancy test is positive and she is diagnosed with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.

Which of the following anatomical structures is the most likely location of an ectopic pregnancy?
a