An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized ovum implants outside the uterine cavity, most commonly in the fallopian tube.
Classic Triad & rupture signs
- Unilateral abdominal pain, amenorrhea, and vaginal spotting/bleeding.
- Rupture Signs: Sudden, severe abdominal pain, referred shoulder pain (due to phrenic nerve irritation by blood), and signs of hypovolemic shock.
