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ArticleCase reports in obstetrics and gynecology2025

Labium Majus Ectopic Pregnancy: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications of a Rare Obstetric Phenomenon-A Case Report.

Katuma Ruvuna, Viateur Hategekimana, Jean Bizimana Kalibushi, Richard Kabuseba Kabuyanga, Théophile Barhwamire Kabesha, Zacharie Kibendelwa Tsongo, Simeon Sibomana, Vincent Kalumire Cubaka, Stephen Rulisa, Jean-Baptiste Sakatolo Zambèze Kakoma

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Katuma RuvunaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2619-6019
Viateur HategekimanaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1352-9517
Jean Bizimana KalibushiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1773-2360
Richard Kabuseba KabuyangaDépartement de gynécologie obstétrique, Université de Goma, Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1746-3111
Théophile Barhwamire KabeshaDépartement d'ophtalmologie, Université Officielle de Bukavu, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0574-4271
Zacharie Kibendelwa TsongoDépartement de Médecine Interne, Université de Kisangani, Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1541-7524
Simeon SibomanaPolicy and Applied Research, High Lands Centre of Leadership for Development, Kigali, Rwanda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9988-0658
Vincent Kalumire CubakaDivision of Knowledge and Social Medicine, Partners in Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima, Kigali, Rwanda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7449-2421
Stephen RulisaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5357-7626
Jean-Baptiste Sakatolo Zambèze KakomaDépartement de gynécologie obstétrique, Université de Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7680-4564

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Abstract

Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized ovum implants outside the uterine cavity, most commonly in the fallopian tube. While rare, ectopic pregnancies can also occur in atypical locations such as the ovary, cervix, abdominal cavity, or broad ligament, often posing significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We report a highly unusual case of ectopic pregnancy implanted in the left labium majus, a site not previously documented in the literature. A 20-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain, vulvar swelling, and amenorrhea of approximately 4 months. Initial imaging and clinical evaluation did not reveal the ectopic implantation. Diagnosis was made intraoperatively during marsupialization of the vulvar swelling, which revealed a macerated fetus within the left labium majus. This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for rare ectopic pregnancy sites in patients presenting with unexplained vulvar symptoms and a positive pregnancy test-particularly when imaging is inconclusive. It underscores the critical role of prompt surgical exploration in preventing life-threatening complications and contributes to expanding the clinical spectrum of ectopic pregnancy presentations.

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ectopic pregnancylabium majusmarsupializationnontubal ectopic pregnancyvulvar swelling

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