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Ruptured ectopic pregnancy — ABEM Board MCQ

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A 32-year-old woman arrives as ESI 2 with lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. BP 92/58, HR 122, urine pregnancy test is positive, and bedside ultrasound shows free intraperitoneal fluid with no intrauterine pregnancy. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: ERuptured ectopic pregnancy

Hemodynamic instability, positive pregnancy test, free fluid, and no IUP strongly suggest ruptured ectopic pregnancy.

Reference: ACOG ectopic pregnancy guidance; ACEP Clinical Policy: Early Pregnancy