Advanced ovarian malignancy in pregnancy mimicking ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a case report

Authors

  • Mythili Kundur Department of Gynecological Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
  • Anupama Rajanbabu Department of Gynecological Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
  • Vinita Murali Department of Gynecology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
  • Pavithran Keechilatt Department of Medical Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20213507

Keywords:

Ovarian cancer, Epithelial ovarian cancer, OHSS, Diagnosis, IVF

Abstract

Advanced ovarian malignancy is a rare occurrence in pregnancy. Here we report a case of primary infertility presenting in early pregnancy following invitro fertilization with features of Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome unresponsive to treatment. Further evaluation revealed advanced ovarian malignancy. She was treated with chemotherapy followed by staging surgery at the time of elective cesarean at 35 weeks gestation. This case outlines the difficulties in diagnosis of ovarian cancer during pregnancy.

Author Biographies

Mythili Kundur, Department of Gynecological Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India

Resident doctor, 

Dept of Gynecological Oncology

Anupama Rajanbabu, Department of Gynecological Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India

Head of department

Department of Gynecological Oncology

Vinita Murali, Department of Gynecology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India

Head of department

Department of Gynecological Oncology

Pavithran Keechilatt, Department of Medical Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India

Head of department

Department of Gynecological Oncology

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Published

2021-08-26

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