The “O” Dilemma: A Case Series on Obstetric Oncological Clinical Vignettes

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy being an immunocompromised state, when complicated with neoplasm, challenges its management and outcomes. The study aims to find a middle path for optimum maternal, fetal, and oncological outcomes. Aim and objective: To understand a multidisciplinary approach towards care and management of cancers concomitantly prevalent with pregnancy and their outcomes. Methodology: An observational retrospective study was conducted at a Tertiary Care Hospital. Case description: This case series involves multiple cases diagnosed as neoplasms during pregnancy. Brain tumors in pregnancy are extremely rare. Here citing four cases with CNS tumors complicating the natural course of pregnancy. Also, including other tumors like 4 cases of Hematological malignancies during pregnancy. Conclusion: A multidisciplinary approach paves the way for optimum management of pregnancy with the neoplasm. Each case is unique and desires a new set of management protocols. The cases mentioned below describe the best possible treatment available and provided in various cases of neoplasms complicating pregnancy.