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Rebecca Durante: Can You Spot the Ectopic Pregnancy On This Ultrasound Video?
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Jun 23, 2026, 10:50

Rebecca Durante: Can You Spot the Ectopic Pregnancy On This Ultrasound Video?

Rebecca Durante, Midwife Trainee Sonographer at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Can You Spot the Ectopic Pregnancy?

Before reading further, take a close look at the ultrasound video. Would you be able to identify the ectopic pregnancy mass?

Ectopic pregnancies remain one of the most important and potentially life-threatening diagnoses in early pregnancy ultrasound. Recognizing the subtle sonographic findings can make a critical difference in patient outcomes.

What Is a Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy?

A tubal ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterine cavity, most commonly within the fallopian tube. As the pregnancy grows, the tube is unable to accommodate the developing gestation, increasing the risk of tubal rupture, internal hemorrhage, and significant maternal morbidity.

Ectopic pregnancy occurs in approximately 1–2% of all pregnancies and remains a leading cause of first-trimester maternal mortality. Early diagnosis through ultrasound and correlation with serum β-hCG levels allows timely intervention and can prevent life-threatening complications.

Transvaginal ultrasound is the primary imaging modality for diagnosis. The key finding is the identification of an adnexal gestational sac or ectopic mass separate from the ovary, particularly when no intrauterine pregnancy is visualized.

In This Case, the Ultrasound Shows:

  • Empty uterine cavity with no evidence of an intrauterine gestational sac
  • Adnexal mass located between the uterus and ovary
  • Mass clearly separate from the ovary
  • Sonographic appearance suspicious for a tubal ectopic pregnancy
  • Careful assessment required to differentiate the mass from ovarian structures
  • Early diagnosis prior to tubal rupture

These findings are consistent with a tubal ectopic pregnancy, highlighting the importance of systematically evaluating the adnexa whenever an intrauterine pregnancy is not identified.

Next Steps for Diagnosis and Management:

  • Correlation with serum β-hCG levels
  • Detailed transvaginal ultrasound examination of both adnexa
  • Assessment for free fluid within the pelvis and upper abdomen
  • Close clinical evaluation for symptoms such as pain or vaginal bleeding
  • Management options based on clinical stability and imaging findings, including expectant management, medical treatment with methotrexate, or surgical intervention
  • Follow-up until complete resolution is confirmed

Early recognition and prompt management are essential to reduce the risk of rupture, hemorrhage, and maternal complications.”

Proceed to the video attached to the post.

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