| Recurrent exophytic meningioma in pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 23344414 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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BACKGROUND: : Meningiomas are slow-growing tumors that may present in pregnancy because of accelerated growth. We present the case of a recurrent meningioma in two separate pregnancies in the same woman. CASE: : A 35-year-old woman presented at 30 weeks of gestation with limb weakness, vomiting, and a progressive decreased level of consciousness with an enlarging forehead mass. Imaging revealed a massive extra-axial exophytic tumor. An emergency craniotomy was performed, complicated by massive blood loss. Final pathology showed a grade I meningioma positive for progesterone receptors. Maternal-fetal outcome was good, with return of normal neurologic status and elective delivery at 38 weeks of gestation. CONCLUSION: : Pregnancy is associated with accelerated meningioma growth and recurrence. Treatment during pregnancy is possible and requires a multidisciplinary approach. |
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Michelle S Chow; Philippe A Mercier; David A Omahen; Stephen L Wood; Jo-Ann M Johnson |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 121 ISSN: 1873-233X ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2013 Feb |
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Created Date: 2013-01-24 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 475-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Foothills Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta and the Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops Britsh Columbia, Canada. |
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