Diagnosis and Surgical Management of a Retroperitoneal Lipoma in Pregnancy
Joint Authors
Mitchell, Katharina
Fuller, Kylie
Thomay, Alan
Shapiro, Robert
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Retroperitoneal lipomas during pregnancy are very rare.
We report a case of a 29-year-old pregnant female who presented with a retroperitoneal lipoma.
Our patient presented at 15-week gestation with abdominal pain, distention, and orthopnea.
Due to vague symptoms and nonspecific imaging capabilities, retroperitoneal tumors in pregnancy are uniquely challenging with regard to diagnosis and treatment.
We describe the unique work up of a retroperitoneal lipoma in pregnancy and the risks and benefits which were considered when optimizing care to the patient.
Percutaneous core needle biopsy has accuracy rates for pathologic diagnosis of up to 98% and is largely safe to perform during pregnancy.
Surgical resection of this type of tumor does not mandate cesarean delivery in subsequent pregnancies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mitchell, Katharina& Fuller, Kylie& Thomay, Alan& Shapiro, Robert. 2020. Diagnosis and Surgical Management of a Retroperitoneal Lipoma in Pregnancy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149145
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mitchell, Katharina…[et al.]. Diagnosis and Surgical Management of a Retroperitoneal Lipoma in Pregnancy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149145
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mitchell, Katharina& Fuller, Kylie& Thomay, Alan& Shapiro, Robert. Diagnosis and Surgical Management of a Retroperitoneal Lipoma in Pregnancy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149145
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149145