Dilemmas in Management of Brain Tumours in Pregnancy

Lew, Pei Shi; Tan, Wei Ching; Tan, Wei; Tan, Hak Koon

doi:10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v39n1p64

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“…In a large 36-year institutional study involving 34 pregnant women with intracranial lesions at an average maternal age of 27 ± 6 years no pilocytic astrocytomas were included [1,2]. PAs are infrequently diagnosed in pregnancy [3].…”

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“…The natural history of these tumors during pregnancy is variable, from rapid maternal deterioration and neurologically unstable patients to an indolent course allowing for a conservative approach. Brain tumors in pregnancy have been reported to occur in 15/100,000 live births with variable perinatal outcomes [1]. The combination of brain tumor and pregnancy has been variably considered "in no way rare" to "extremely seldom" [4].…”

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A Traditionally Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosed in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy: Index Case and Review of the Database

Mariona¹,

Plymel²

2016

Gynecol Obstet Case Rep

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Pregnancy and maternal brain tumors are an infrequent finding and a rare clinical combination. We present a case of a pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) diagnosed during the second trimester of pregnancy. This tumor is rare and is usually diagnosed in children. The occurrence in an adult presents different challenges regarding the long term behaviour of the tumor. Brain tumors during pregnancy are usually treated by a multidisciplinary team striving to protect the health of the mother while attempting to arrive at a time in pregnancy when the fetus can be safely delivered. There is a dearth of evidence-based information regarding the management of maternal intracranial tumors during gestation and no standard or established treatment. The authors recommend the reporting of the diagnosis, treatment and follow up of these cases to a National Registry to assist future patients and the health care team. Seventy-five percent of intracranial tumors in women of reproductive age present during pregnancy.

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