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Rectal carcinoma in pregnancy

G B Gard1, M J Peek

  • 1King George V Memorial Hospital for Mothers and Babies, Camperdown, N.S.W.

The Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Rectal carcinoma during pregnancy is rare. This report details a case and literature review, focusing on delivery timing and mode decisions after 20 weeks gestation for rectal cancer in pregnant patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Rectal carcinoma is a rare diagnosis during pregnancy.
  • Management decisions are complex when rectal cancer is identified after 20 weeks gestation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case report of rectal carcinoma diagnosed during pregnancy.
  • To review current literature on managing rectal cancer in pregnant patients.
  • To outline obstetric management strategies for rectal carcinoma diagnosed after 20 weeks gestation.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Comprehensive literature review on rectal cancer in pregnancy.

Main Results:

  • The report details a specific case of rectal carcinoma diagnosed during pregnancy.
  • Literature review provides insights into the challenges and approaches for this rare condition.

Conclusions:

  • Diagnosis of rectal carcinoma in pregnancy necessitates careful consideration of delivery timing and mode.
  • Obstetric management strategies are crucial for optimizing outcomes in pregnant patients with rectal cancer.

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