Bleeding colon cancer in a young pregnant patient managed through a multidisciplinary team approach.
- Author:
Jovy Aura A. CARPIO
;
Marc Paul J. LOPEZ
;
Marie Dione A. PARREÑO-SACDALAN
;
Manuel Francisco T. ROXAS
;
Hermogenes J. MONROY III
;
Armando C. CRISOSTOMO
;
Alberto B. ROXAS
- Publication Type:Case report
- Keywords: Colorectal CancerComplications In PregnancyRectal Bleeding
- MeSH: .
- From: Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties 2009;64(4):181-185
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
A rare case of a young pregnant patient on her 32nd week of pregnancy, diagnosed with colorectal cancer, presenting with rectal bleeding, is reported. The various issues concerning the management of this malignancy in a pregnant patient is described and the value of a multidisciplinary approach to achieve favorable results for both the mother and child is emphasized. Key words: colorectal cancer, complications in pregnancy, rectal bleeding