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Incidental placenta increta at the time of prophylactic hysterectomy for Lynch syndrome: Insights into individualized decision-making and surgical timing.

Authors :
Nielsen TA
David SN
Desouki MM
Crispens MA
Khabele D
Source :
Gynecologic oncology reports [Gynecol Oncol Rep] 2015 Sep 25; Vol. 14, pp. 20-2. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Sep 25 (Print Publication: 2015).
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

•Increta in a prophylactic hysterectomy specimen for Lynch syndrome is rare.•Individualizing risk-reducing procedures after childbearing is important.•Shared decision making should include the timing of prophylactic surgery.•Minimizing surgical risks in the postpartum period should be discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2352-5789
Volume :
14
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Gynecologic oncology reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26793766
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gore.2015.09.003