Metastatic primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the ovary in pregnancy

2007 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 266-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Ateser ◽  
O. Yildiz ◽  
C. Leblebici ◽  
N. M. Mandel ◽  
F. Unal ◽  
...  

Primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) is a small round tumor belonging to the PNET/Ewing's sarcoma family. We hereby report a case of PNET of the ovary, which was detected at the second trimester of pregnancy. Chemotherapy was administered and a healthy baby was delivered by cesarean section. After the pregnancy, the mother was found to have metastatic disease. Chemotherapy was continued, but she died due to progressive disease 13 months after the initial diagnosis. In this case report, we discuss chemotherapy options during pregnancy and the importance of multidisciplinary approach to unusual presentations of rare tumors

2013 ◽  
Vol 127 (8) ◽  
pp. 811-813 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Cornthwaite ◽  
K Varadharajan ◽  
M Oyarzabal ◽  
H Watson

AbstractObjectives:To report a case of life-threatening epistaxis in a pregnant patient, describe the links between pregnancy and epistaxis, and discuss the management of such cases. Life-threatening epistaxis in pregnancy is rare, and there are no specific evidence-based guidelines regarding the management of these patients.Case report:A 31-year-old primigravida presented with severe epistaxis in the second trimester of her pregnancy. Conservative measures failed, thereby necessitating surgical intervention.Conclusion:This case illustrates the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of a pregnant patient presenting with severe epistaxis, and highlights the surgical challenges presented in such a situation.


Author(s):  
Izabela S. Alves ◽  
Luiz G. Berriel ◽  
Rafael T. Alves ◽  
Mateus O. Potratz ◽  
Marcele B. Pinto ◽  
...  

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyungran Ko ◽  
Eun Ah Kim ◽  
Eun Sook Lee ◽  
Youngmee Kwon

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