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Methods: We report a case series of three rare ectopic pregnancies managed at a tertiary referral center. Two cases involved ovarian pregnancy, and one case represented an exceptionally rare hepatic ectopic pregnancy. Clinical presentation, diagnostic pathway, surgical management, and outcomes were analyzed and compared with available literature. Results: In the first two cases, ovarian pregnancy was confirmed intraoperatively and treated surgically, with ovarian preservation in one patient and adnexectomy in the other due to active bleeding. The third case had an unusual course: initial surgery was performed for hemoperitoneum caused by a ruptured corpus luteum cyst, while persistent \u03b2-hCG elevation later led to identification of hepatic ectopic pregnancy, confirmed by imaging and surgery. All patients recovered favorably, with complete \u03b2-hCG negativization. Conclusions: Rare ectopic implantation sites may mimic acute abdominal conditions and remain difficult to diagnose preoperatively. High clinical suspicion, serial \u03b2-hCG monitoring, and appropriate imaging are essential. Surgical management remains central, particularly in life-threatening bleeding. 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