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Postpartum Regression of a Presumed Cavernous Meningioma
- Source :
- Case Reports in Oncological Medicine, Vol 2016 (2016)
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- Wiley, 2016.
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Abstract
- 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.
- Subjects :
- Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens
RC254-282
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20906706 and 20906714
- Volume :
- 2016
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f98dbb7c7ab4d0f94193fcb35fea855
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/2649426