Renal carcinoma in pregnancy

Area of Science:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Urology
• Oncology

Background:

• Gross hematuria during pregnancy is uncommon.
• Diagnostic delays can occur if patients decline investigations.
• Malignancies can present during gestation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a case of renal cell carcinoma presenting as gross hematuria in late pregnancy.
• To emphasize the importance of investigating hematuria in pregnant patients.
• To review similar previously reported cases.

Main Methods:

• Case presentation of a gravid patient with gross hematuria.
• Postpartum diagnosis of a large abdominal mass as renal cell carcinoma.
• Review of existing literature on renal cell carcinoma in pregnancy.

Main Results:

• A gravid patient presented with gross hematuria in the third trimester.
• Diagnostic measures were declined by the patient during pregnancy.
• A large abdominal mass, diagnosed as renal cell carcinoma, was identified postpartum.

Conclusions:

• Renal cell carcinoma can manifest during pregnancy.
• Adequate diagnostic workup for hematuria in pregnancy is crucial.
• Timely diagnosis and management are essential for better outcomes.