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Subtotal Resection of an Anaplastic Ganglioglioma in Pregnancy
Joint Authors
Bicocca, Matthew J.
Gilbert, Andrea R.
Sadrameli, Saeed S.
Pirics, Michael L.
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-05-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Anaplastic ganglioglioma is a rare malignant brain tumor associated with high morbidity and mortality.
The diagnosis of a central nervous system malignancy in the early 3rd trimester presents management challenges to both neurosurgeons and obstetricians.
Case.
A 33-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 1, presented at 28 6/7 weeks with four months of worsening headaches, nausea, vomiting, and mental status changes due to a 7.5 cm anaplastic ganglioglioma.
Maternal deterioration necessitated subtotal tumor debulking allowing prolongation of the gestation to 34 6/7 weeks.
After delivery, the patient underwent further resection, followed by chemotherapy and radiation.
Both mother and infant are well.
Discussion.
This case underscores the importance of timely diagnostic imaging in pregnant women and demonstrates subtotal tumor debulking as a viable means of prolonging gestation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bicocca, Matthew J.& Gilbert, Andrea R.& Sadrameli, Saeed S.& Pirics, Michael L.. 2018. Subtotal Resection of an Anaplastic Ganglioglioma in Pregnancy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145729
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bicocca, Matthew J.…[et al.]. Subtotal Resection of an Anaplastic Ganglioglioma in Pregnancy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145729
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bicocca, Matthew J.& Gilbert, Andrea R.& Sadrameli, Saeed S.& Pirics, Michael L.. Subtotal Resection of an Anaplastic Ganglioglioma in Pregnancy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145729
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145729