| Cancer presenting during pregnancy: radiological perspectives. | |
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PMID: 19664476 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Malignancy presenting during pregnancy is rare. When it does, there are important considerations and challenges for the radiologist. The physiological changes of pregnancy may mask signs and symptoms of malignancy leading to delayed presentation. Endocrine and physiological changes during pregnancy can interact with tumour biology to alter the behaviour and patterns of growth of certain tumours. The timing and choice of imaging technique pose potential risks to the foetus, but this must be weighed against the risks to both mother and foetus of inadequate investigation or misdiagnosis. This review outlines the general principles and approach to imaging the pregnant patient with suspected malignancy, following which there is a more detailed discussion of the effects of pregnancy on tumour biology and presentation of specific tumours. Imaging strategies are discussed for the different entities, and where possible, evidence-based imaging recommendations are made. |
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Authors:
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S Doyle; C Messiou; J M Rutherford; R A Dineen |
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2009-04-17 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical radiology Volume: 64 ISSN: 1365-229X ISO Abbreviation: Clin Radiol Publication Date: 2009 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-11 Completed Date: 2009-10-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1306016 Medline TA: Clin Radiol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 857-71 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK. SDoyle76@aol.com |
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Adolescent Adult Biopsy Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis, pathology Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / diagnosis, pathology Central Nervous System Neoplasms / diagnosis, pathology Contrast Media / adverse effects Diagnosis, Differential Diagnostic Errors Diagnostic Imaging / adverse effects, methods* Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation Female Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasms / diagnosis, pathology Glioma / diagnosis Humans Meningioma / diagnosis, pathology Neoplasms / diagnosis*, pathology Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / diagnosis*, pathology Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / epidemiology, etiology Young Adult |
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