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Neuroendocrine tumor of the liver in pregnancy: A very rare case report.

Authors :
Lasmi, Ramya
Bansal, Ramandeep
Suri, Vanita
Das, Chandan Krushna
Kundu, Reetu
Source :
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. Nov2024, Vol. 167 Issue 2, p556-559. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) of the liver represent a rare entity. Amongst this group of uncommon diseases primary hepatic neuroendocrine neoplasm (PH‐NEN) represent only 0.3% of all NENs. Moreover, PH‐NEN has very rarely been reported in pregnancy. We report a 28‐year‐old young patient with metastatic small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the liver complicated with pregnancy. She was evaluated and managed through a multidisciplinary team approach and received two cycles of chemotherapy with a cisplatin/etoposide regimen during the antenatal period and delivered at 37 weeks period of gestation (POG). This case highlights the importance of major challenges faced during the diagnosis and management of this very rare disease in pregnancy and the successful fetomaternal outcome. Synopsis: Primary hepatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PH‐NENs) constitute 0.3% of all NENs, and are rarely reported in pregnancy. A 28‐year‐old pregnant woman was managed successfully, emphasizing diagnostic and management challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00207292
Volume :
167
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180375338
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.15729