An extremely rare pregnancy that developed outside the uterus, deep inside the abdomen near the kidneys (Representative image) NEW DELHI: Doctors in Delhi have successfully treated a woman diagnosed with an extremely rare pregnancy that developed outside the uterus, deep inside the abdomen near the kidneys, using minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery.The woman, from Bengaluru, had initially presented for a routine pregnancy evaluation. During an ultrasound, doctors detected a 10-12 cm cystic structure, which was initially suspected to be a dermoid cyst because it appeared to contain fetal parts. However, an MRI revealed a far more unusual diagnosis.The scan showed uterine dehiscence, in which the uterine wall had ruptured, allowing the pregnancy to develop in the retroperitoneal space, close to the kidneys and major blood vessels, including the aorta and inferior vena cava. Doctors found a 12-week fetus measuring about 7-8 cm inside the cyst.Dr Mannan Gupta, Founder and Chairman, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Elantis Healthcare, said the pregnancy was neither inside the uterus nor in the fallopian tube or ovary, where most ectopic pregnancies occur.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”Initially, the ultrasound findings suggested a dermoid cyst. However, MRI revealed an exceptionally rare condition. The pregnancy was located in the retroperitoneal space near the kidneys and major blood vessels. This is one of the rarest forms of pregnancy and the first such case I have encountered in my career,” he said.Doctors performed the procedure laparoscopically, avoiding a major abdominal incision. Given the proximity of the pregnancy to vital organs and major blood vessels, the surgery required meticulous planning and precision. Doctors said the patient had an excellent postoperative outcome.According to the treating doctors, retroperitoneal pregnancy is estimated to occur in about one in 30,000 pregnancies. They said early diagnosis and timely intervention are critical, as delayed treatment can result in life-threatening complications because of the pregnancy’s proximity to major blood vessels and vital organs.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?JPSC Protest Escalates: Devendra Mahato Begins Hunger Strike, Demands Exam Cancellation & CBI ProbeThree Bypolls: From Prashant Kishor’s Make-or-Break to BJP’S Bastion, What’s At Stake?Delhi Police To Not Register Case Against Minor Who Abused PM Modi, Say Sources‘Jihad-Producing Factories’: Taslima Nasreen Speaks On Mosques, Madrasas In Bangladesh; Demands UCCON CAM: Clash Erupts At Pappu Yadav’s Delhi Press Meet, Man Carrying Knife Detained123Photostories8 foods served on Japan’s famous bullet trainsWomen who stay calm even when life falls apart often use these 7 simple phrases, according to psychologyWhy is there always a chair in hotel rooms? The hidden reason most guests never noticeOptical illusion brain teaser: Only the top 1% of people can spot the second ‘Hidden tiger’5 Joseon-era beauty ingredients that kept Korean skin and hair glowing long before modern skincareSamay Raina couldn’t stop eyeing Karan Aujla’s Rs 4 crore watch on ‘India’s Got Latent’, and neither can weAditi Rao Hydari swears by this high-protein Hyderabadi egg breakfast; detailed recipe insideInside Shehnaaz Gill’s stunning Mumbai home: cozy corners, luxe vibes and moreWhat did Titanic passengers eat? Inside the ship’s famous menusAt 108, Susan Young Browne takes only one medicine, drives her blue car still: 5 tips from her for a long, healthy, fulfilling life123Hot PicksBypoll resultsPM ModiBankipur bypoll resultCET CAP Round 1 allotmentRBI FD rulePrashant KishorKarnataka cabinet expansionAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingCJP WarningBrij bhushanMadhya Pradesh Baby MurderGhaziabad Psychiatrist SuicideJeM Operative GirlfriendRuchika SharmaHamim Mondal ArrestWomen Wrestlers Sexual Harassment CaseBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh
NEW DELHI: Doctors in Delhi have successfully treated a woman diagnosed with an extremely rare pregnancy that developed outside the uterus, deep inside the abdomen near the kidneys, using minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery.The woman, from Bengaluru, had initially presented for a routine pregnancy evaluation. During an ultrasound, doctors detected a 10-12 cm cystic structure, which was initially suspected to be a dermoid cyst because it appeared to contain fetal parts. However, an MRI revealed a far more unusual diagnosis.The scan showed uterine dehiscence, in which the uterine wall had ruptured, allowing the pregnancy to develop in the retroperitoneal space, close to the kidneys and major blood vessels, including the aorta and inferior vena cava. Doctors found a 12-week fetus measuring about 7-8 cm inside the cyst.Dr Mannan Gupta, Founder and Chairman, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Elantis Healthcare, said the pregnancy was neither inside the uterus nor in the fallopian tube or ovary, where most ectopic pregnancies occur.
Share your thoughts in the comments
Be respectful · TOI community guidelines
“Initially, the ultrasound findings suggested a dermoid cyst. However, MRI revealed an exceptionally rare condition. The pregnancy was located in the retroperitoneal space near the kidneys and major blood vessels. This is one of the rarest forms of pregnancy and the first such case I have encountered in my career,” he said.Doctors performed the procedure laparoscopically, avoiding a major abdominal incision. Given the proximity of the pregnancy to vital organs and major blood vessels, the surgery required meticulous planning and precision. Doctors said the patient had an excellent postoperative outcome.According to the treating doctors, retroperitoneal pregnancy is estimated to occur in about one in 30,000 pregnancies. They said early diagnosis and timely intervention are critical, as delayed treatment can result in life-threatening complications because of the pregnancy’s proximity to major blood vessels and vital organs.
