Criteria

Ovarian ectopic pregnancy

The diagnosis of ovarian ectopic pregnancy can be made if the four Spielberg criteria are met:[67]

  • The fallopian tube, including the fimbria ovarica, is intact and clearly separate from the ovary.

  • The gestational sac definitely occupies the normal position of the ovary.

  • The ectopic mass with a sac is connected to the uterus by the utero-ovarian ligament.

  • The ovarian tissue is unquestionably demonstrated in the wall of the sac.

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