Ovarian cancer complicating pregnancy

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 1998 Jun;25(2):385-99. doi: 10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70012-7.

Abstract

Ovarian cancer is the second most frequent gynecologic cancer complicating pregnancy. Although uncommon, this is a topic that encompasses multiple aspects of obstetrics and gynecology. The management of the adxenal mass in pregnancy, surgery for ovarian cancer, chemotherapy during gestation, and the use of tumor markers during pregnancy are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adnexal Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Adnexal Diseases* / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Ovarian Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic* / therapy