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Analysis Study Research Paper | Gynaecology | India | Volume 13 Issue 4, April 2024 | Rating: 4.5 / 10
Incidence & Feto - Maternal Outcome of Malignancies Complicating Pregnancy in a Tertiary Care Center
Dr. Charitra | Dr. Revathi [3]
Abstract: Background: Cancer complicating pregnancy endangers two lives. Any approach of management should look at both maternal and fetal safety. Maternal prognosis will not improve by terminating the pregnancy. Aim and Objective of this study were to find out the incidence & Feto - maternal outcome of malignancies in pregnancy. Methods: This is a retrospective study done in the department of obstetrics and Gynecology at Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital, Srikakulam. The study was done during a period from May 2022 to May 2023. Results: In this study authors found the Incidence of malignancies in pregnancy is 1 in every 706 antenatal's. Ca. Oesophagus (25%), Ca. Breast (25%), Ca. Buccal mucosa (25%), Choriocarcinoma (25%). Conclusion: Pregnancy does not adversely affect the outcome of most tumors, but may affect those that are known to be hormonally dependent.
Keywords: Pregnancy, Choriocarcinoma, Obstetrical outcome, Prognosis
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 4, April 2024,
Pages: 1708 - 1711