| Ovarian tumours in pregnancy: a literature review. | |
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PMID: 21194826 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Ovarian tumours in pregnancy are a diagnostic and management challenge that is increasingly being faced by the clinician. While most masses are benign and resolve spontaneously, there are others that persist and indicate the need for surgical management. Ultrasound not only detects asymptomatic masses but also helps to guide their management based on presence or absence of features suspicious of malignancy. The role of tumour markers in pregnancy is limited due to their non-specific nature. Most masses treated in pregnancy are benign (most commonly dermoids), and most malignancies are either of low malignant potential or germ cell tumours, usually early stage disease. Surgical management is indicated for symptomatic masses or those with increasing size or complexity indicating possible malignancy. Both laparoscopy and laparotomy have similar results with regard to obstetric outcome. Conservative management is preferred in the remainder. MRI may help in better characterization of doubtful masses. National tumour registries can help to establish guidelines. |
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Authors:
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Pakhee Aggarwal; Sean Kehoe |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2010-12-30 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology Volume: 155 ISSN: 1872-7654 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-03-22 Completed Date: 2011-07-25 Revised Date: 2011-08-01 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375672 Medline TA: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol Country: Ireland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 119-24 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Oxford Gynae Cancer Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford OX3 7LJ, UK. pakh_ag@yahoo.com |
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Adnexal Diseases
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physiopathology,
surgery,
ultrasonography Female Humans Laparoscopy Ovarian Neoplasms* / physiopathology, surgery, ultrasonography Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic* / physiopathology, surgery, ultrasonography Remission, Spontaneous Ultrasonography, Prenatal |
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Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2011 Jun;156(2):237
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