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Rectal cancer in pregnancy : a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge
Joint Authors
Mohammadianpanah, Muhammad
Tusi, Munirah
Moaddabshoar, Layla
Malak Husayni, Sayyid Ali
Sasani, Muhammad Rida
Mukhtari, Maral
Source
Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute
Issue
Vol. 26, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2014), pp.175-179, 5 p.
Publisher
Cairo University National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2014-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Introduction : The occurrence of colorectal cancer during pregnancy is rare and is associated with diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Herein, we report such a case of rectal cancer in pregnancy and review the literature.
Case report : A 31-year-old multiparous, pregnant woman, in the 20th week of gestation, presented with rectal bleeding progressing to spasmodic abdominal pain and right flank vague pain.
A flexible rectosigmoidoscopy showed a large ulcerative mass located in the rectosigmoid junction, 15 cm away from anal verge.
Imaging studies and biopsy proved it to be rectal adenocarcinoma with single liver metastasis.
The patient’s pregnancy was terminated and neoadjuvant therapy followed by curative surgery was performed.
She is currently receiving adjuvant systemic therapy to eradicate potential micrometastatic disease.
Conclusion : This case suggests that colorectal cancer can mimic the signs and the symptoms of pregnancy and tends to present at an advanced stage in pregnant women.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tusi, Munirah& Moaddabshoar, Layla& Malak Husayni, Sayyid Ali& Sasani, Muhammad Rida& Mukhtari, Maral& Mohammadianpanah, Muhammad. 2014. Rectal cancer in pregnancy : a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute،Vol. 26, no. 3, pp.175-179.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-411984
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tusi, Munirah…[et al.]. Rectal cancer in pregnancy : a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute Vol. 26, no. 3 (2014), pp.175-179.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-411984
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tusi, Munirah& Moaddabshoar, Layla& Malak Husayni, Sayyid Ali& Sasani, Muhammad Rida& Mukhtari, Maral& Mohammadianpanah, Muhammad. Rectal cancer in pregnancy : a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute. 2014. Vol. 26, no. 3, pp.175-179.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-411984
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 178-179
Record ID
BIM-411984