Postpartum Regression of a Presumed Cavernous Meningioma
Date
2016Author
Phang, SY
Whitfield, P
Subject
3215 Reproductive Medicine 32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 42 Health Sciences Neurosciences Brain Cancer Brain Disorders Biomedical Imaging Rare Diseases Cancer Reproductive health and childbirth
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<jats:p>Meningiomas are known to be more common in females than males. They are also known in rare cases to grow in size during pregnancy, which can complicate its management. We describe a 31-year-old Caucasian woman who presented with blurring of her vision and diplopia during the third trimester of her pregnancy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a small left cavernous sinus meningioma. The patient was treated conservatively until her uncomplicated delivery. A postpartum MRI scan showed complete regression of the suspected meningioma. Currently the patient is contemplating a further pregnancy.</jats:p>
Publisher
Hindawi Limited
Place of Publication
United States
Journal
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Volume
2016
Pagination
1-3
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Number
ARTN 2649426
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