Patient's question:
I recently had a thorough physical check-up and found out I have an ectopic pregnancy. Can an ectopic pregnancy be felt as a lump?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy is an abnormal condition. It cannot be felt as a lump through the abdomen because ectopic pregnancy usually occurs within the first three months of pregnancy. During this stage, the uterus is still within the pelvic cavity and has not entered the abdominal cavity, so it cannot be felt as a lump through the abdomen. In this case, vaginal examination is generally the primary method, where a lump may be detected through careful bimanual examination. Generally, it is necessary to perform ultrasound examination and posterior fornix aspiration for diagnosis.