[Colorectal cancer discovered during pregnancy]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2006 Sep;35(5 Pt 1):504-12. doi: 10.1016/s0368-2315(06)76425-0.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Colorectal carcinoma during pregnancy is very rare. Prognosis is severe because of the advanced stage due to delay in diagnosis and the aggressiveness of this widespread metastatic disease. We report the case of colon metaststic adenocarcinoma during a twin pregnancy with a good outcome. In the light of epidemiology, pathogeny and immunology, the diagnostic challenge for clinicians is distinguishing pregnancy symptoms from the warning signs of colorectal cancer and, we describe recommended medical and surgical management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Adenocarcinoma / therapy
  • Adult
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / secondary
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / therapy