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Investigation and Management of Adnexal Masses in Pregnancy
Joint Authors
Mota, Raquel
Paiva, Vera
Cavaco-Gomes, João
Jorge Moreira, Cátia
Rocha, Anabela
Costa, Antónia
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-03-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Adnexal masses can be found in 0.19 to 8.8% of all pregnancies.
Most masses are functional and asymptomatic and up to 70% resolve spontaneously in the second trimester.
The main predictors of persistence are the size (>5 cm) and the imagiological morphocomplexity.
Those that persist carry a low risk of malignancy (0 to 10%).
Most malignant masses are diagnosed at early stages and more than 50% are borderline epithelial neoplasms.
Ultrasound is the preferred method to stratify the risk of complications and malignancy, allowing medical approach planning.
Pregnancy and some gestational disorders may modify the levels of tumor markers, whereby their interpretation during pregnancy should be cautious.
Large masses are at increased risk of torsion, rupture, and dystocia.
When surgery is indicated, laparoscopy is a safe technique and should ideally be carried out in the second trimester of pregnancy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cavaco-Gomes, João& Jorge Moreira, Cátia& Rocha, Anabela& Mota, Raquel& Paiva, Vera& Costa, Antónia. 2016. Investigation and Management of Adnexal Masses in Pregnancy. Scientifica،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117601
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cavaco-Gomes, João…[et al.]. Investigation and Management of Adnexal Masses in Pregnancy. Scientifica No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117601
American Medical Association (AMA)
Cavaco-Gomes, João& Jorge Moreira, Cátia& Rocha, Anabela& Mota, Raquel& Paiva, Vera& Costa, Antónia. Investigation and Management of Adnexal Masses in Pregnancy. Scientifica. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117601
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1117601