Open AccessOvarian Tumors in Pregnancy
Author(s) -
Struyk A. P.H.B.,
Treffers P. E.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016348409156696
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , ovarian tumor , first trimester , ovarian cancer , gynecology , ovary , obstetrics , third trimester , gestation , cancer , genetics , biology
Abstract. The results of 90 pregnancies complicated by an ovarian tumor are analysed. On this basis it seems advisable to follow a ‘wait‐and‐see’ policy until the 16th week. Tumors persisting into the second trimester can best be extirpated between the 16th and 20th week. Ovarian tumors present after the first trimester can lead to serious complications. However, an ovarian tumor discovered in the second half of pregnancy calls for temporization of treatment. Ce‐sarean section at term with simultaneous extirpation of the tumor is the treatment of choice.