Successful pregnancy after chemotherapy and surgery for an anterior abdominal wall desmoid tumor
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20150774Keywords:
Desmoids tumor, Pregnancy, Abdominal wallAbstract
Desmoid tumors are said to be hormone dependant tumors and are common during or after pregnancy. This is a case of a young lady who successfully delivered after chemotherapy and surgery for an anterior abdominal wall desmoid tumor. This shows subsequent pregnancy is not a contraindication after treatment of desmoid tumor and there is no increased risk of local recurrence or new disease after pregnancy.
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