Ectopic pregnancy physical examination

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Physical Examination

• Abdominal tenderness is present in 90% of patients.
• Cervical motion tenderness is present in 67% of patients.
• A palpable mass is present in ~ 50% of patients.
• Signs of rupture include tachycardia, orthostasis, rebound tenderness and guarding.