Metastatic unknown primary tumor presenting in pregnancy as multiple cerebral infarcts.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-2003
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cancer presenting during pregnancy is a rare event. There are no reports of an unknown primary tumor presenting during pregnancy.
CASE: A 35-year-old primigravida presented at 16 weeks' gestation with multiple cerebral infarcts. After a negative workup she was discharged on anticoagulation therapy, only to return at 29 weeks with diffuse, metastatic cancer of unknown primary origin. After an elective 32-week delivery she received aggressive chemotherapy but ultimately died 5 months later.
CONCLUSION: Malignancy should be included in the differential diagnosis of unusual, unexplained cases of thromboembolism in pregnancy.
Volume
101
Issue
5 Pt 2
First Page
1060
Last Page
1062
ISSN
0029-7844
Published In/Presented At
Berghella, V., Broth, R. E., Chapman, A. E., & Cardonick, E. (2003). Metastatic unknown primary tumor presenting in pregnancy as multiple cerebral infarcts. Obstetrics and gynecology, 101(5 Pt 2), 1060–1062. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0029-7844(02)02333-5
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
12738101
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article