Open AccessDiagnosis of maternal Hodgkin lymphoma following abnormal findings at noninvasive prenatal screening test (NIPT): Report of two cases
Author(s) -
Castellino Alessia,
Elba Simona,
Sorasio Roberto,
Castellino Claudia,
Bonferroni Margherita,
Grasso Mariella,
Grosso Enrico,
Giacchello Rosalba,
Signorile Anna Franca,
Celeghini Ivana,
Mattei Daniele,
Mordini Nicola,
Foglietta Myriam,
Masturzo Bianca,
Priotto Roberto,
Zonta Andrea,
Rapezzi Davide,
Massaia Massimo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3593
Subject(s) - medicine , malignancy , multidisciplinary team , diagnostic test , hodgkin lymphoma , lymphoma , prenatal diagnosis , multidisciplinary approach , obstetrics , fetus , medical physics , pediatrics , pregnancy , pathology , social science , nursing , sociology , biology , genetics
Abnormal NIPT results, contrasting with normal fetus development, could disclose maternal malignancy, and this possibility should always be explained during pretest counseling. In this case, a complete diagnostic assessment is recommended and should be managed by a multidisciplinary team to define the best timing for diagnostic procedures, delivery, and treatment.