Headache in pregnancy-a diagnostic dilemma: an unusual case of advanced glioblastoma multiforme in pregnancy: a case report and review of literature

Sunanda N.; Mythreyi K.

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20223517

Authors

Sunanda N. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India
Mythreyi K. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20223517

Keywords:

Pregnancy, Headache, Brain neoplasms, Gliobalstoma multiforme

Abstract

This was a case report of a twenty year old patient with a obstetric score of G2P1L1 with 28 weeks of gestation presented with persistent intractable headache leading to a diagnostic conundrum. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed an advanced glioma in the right frontal lobe with a mass effect and a midline shift for which emergency surgical resection was sorted followed by chemoradiation which eventually lead to a satisfactory obstetric and perinatal outcome.

Glioblastoma multiforme is a rare diagnosis during pregnancy which carries unique challenges to the mother, foetus and the health care providers. A combined effort from a multidisciplinary team is the key for a successful outcome.

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Author Biography

Sunanda N., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India

Associate professor, Dept. Of obstetrics and gynecology

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