A Case of maternal metastatic Brain Tumor was detected in Midtrimester.
- Author:
Jung Un CHOI
1
;
Keun Young YOON
;
Jung Mi HAN
;
Yoon A JUNG
;
Chae Chun RHIM
;
Seong Ju KIM
;
Young Han PARK
;
Jung Bae KANG
;
Pong Rheem CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hallym University Medical College, Anyang, Korea. ccrhim@hallym.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Brain tumor;
Hyperemesis
- MeSH:
Anesthesia, General;
Brain Neoplasms*;
Brain*;
Cesarean Section;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Headache;
Humans;
Hyperemesis Gravidarum;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Nausea;
Pregnancy;
Pregnancy Trimester, Second*;
Vomiting
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2006;49(11):2388-2393
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a complication defined as nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy. Atypical hyperemesis syndrome is caused any other problems. Specially, brain tumors is confused hyperemetic symptom in pregnancy. In this case vomiting and mild headache were the only signs. Atypical hyperemesis syndrome is recommand MRI image study for detection of neurologic problem. Following the diagnosis of a brain tumor during pregnancy and management should be tailored to the individual patient. It must be considered to maternal state and fetal maturation. To minimize cerebral herniation in neurologically unstable patient, a consideration should be made for cesarean section delivery with patient under general anesthesia.
