Meningioma in pregnancy: a rare case report

Authors

  • Raji Chinniah Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Government Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India
  • Kalarani Ethirajan Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Government Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India
  • Jeyarani Pitchiah Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Government Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India
  • Rubini Mariappan Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Government Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20160903

Keywords:

Pregnancy, Meningioma, CNS tumors

Abstract

Central nervous system tumor in pregnancy is rare. We report a case of such a tumor diagnosed in the third trimester of pregnancy. Patient presented with signs of increased intracranial tension and MRI showed a meningioma. Caesarean section along with craniotomy and tumor excision done successfully in the same sitting. Mother and the baby recovered well.

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Published

2016-12-27

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