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Can a teratoma be misdiagnosed as an ectopic pregnancy?
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Possibly: YES: these tumors may contain hair, teeth and bone; however do NOT represent a pregnancy.
Answered 5/5/2016
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If clinical: findings lead to a suspicion of ectopic pregnancy, and ultrasound shows no sac in the uterus, then it is conceivable that an adnexal teratoma/dermoid could mimic the appearance of an ectopic pregnancy on ultrasound.
Answered 5/5/2016
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On US: Sometimes on a Ultrasound , it can be suspicious for an ectopic pregnancy. You'll have to correlate with your hormone levels. While your teratoma may not kill you immediately, an undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy that ruptures can be life threatening. See your gyn
Answered 5/5/2016
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