Missing Infant Case: Woman's ultrasound report surfaces amid Hospital's claims of forgery

KARACHI: The ultrasound report of the woman at the center of the missing infant controversy has surfaced, ARY News reported.

As the probe into the missing infant continues, the ultrasound report—conducted on February 6 of this year—has come to light.

The report detailed that the woman had not experienced her menstrual periods for 13 weeks, and her womb size and structure were found to be normal. Her womb was tilted forward and measured 6.9 x 3.6 x 4.1 cm.

The report stated that the endometrium was present centrally with a diameter of 1.2 cm, and her right ovary was enlarged and diagnosed as polycystic. However, the report noted that these findings did not confirm pregnancy.

On the other hand, the hospital administration claimed that the woman visited the hospital on August 27 carrying a fake ultrasound report bearing the imprinted date of August 8. The administration stated that the doctor’s signature and the hospital’s logo on the report were forged.

According to the hospital, the woman was experiencing intense pain, and the ultrasound report was trusted not challenged owing to the condition of the woman , an emergency operation was initiated immediately, during which her womb was found to be very small. The administration stated that they informed the woman’s husband and showed him her condition, after which he left the labor room in a distressed state.

The administration further stated that the woman was taking blood pressure medication and the case was heading toward hypermaturity, but the ultrasound report was accepted at face value without challenge. The surgery was performed immediately after her condition deteriorated.

The hospital administration maintained that the operation revealed the woman was not actually pregnant, but noted that all medical records have been handed over to the medical board, and the situation will be clarified following the board’s decision. The administration added that all relevant reports and CCTV footage have been provided to the investigating authorities.