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GYNAECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGIC DISEASES AND PREGNANCY
Yavor Kornovski1, Yonka Ivanova1, Stoyan Kostov2
1MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA, OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CLINIC, ST. ANNA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, VARNA, BULGARIA.
Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|September 19, 2021
Summary
This review outlines management strategies for female genital tract cancers during pregnancy, focusing on cervical, ovarian, and vulvar cancers. It details treatment algorithms based on cancer type, stage, and gestational age for optimal patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Neoplasms of the female genital tract can occur during pregnancy, necessitating specialized management.
- Cervical cancer is the most frequent malignancy affecting the female genitalia in pregnant individuals, particularly in developing nations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current literature on the treatment of female genital tract neoplasms during pregnancy.
- To present clinical management guidelines for cervical, ovarian, and vulvar cancers in pregnant patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research on gynecologic oncology and obstetrics during pregnancy.
- Synthesis of treatment algorithms for various stages and types of female genital tract cancers.
Main Results:
- Cervical cancer management protocols are detailed, considering gestational age, disease stage, tumor size, and lymph node metastasis.
- Ovarian tumors are classified (benign, borderline, malignant) with treatment considerations for different stages and types during pregnancy.
Conclusions:
- Integrated gynecologic oncologic and obstetric approaches are crucial for managing female genital tract cancers in pregnancy.
- Treatment strategies must be individualized based on a comprehensive assessment of maternal and fetal factors.
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