Obgyn Key

1. The following is/are true regarding the occurrence of adnexal masses in pregnancy a) The incidence of adnexal masses in pregnancy is 3-5% b) The incidence of ovarian cancers in…

Cancer during pregnancy represents a psychological and biological dilemma, as treatment should be directed to save two lives: the mother and the foetus. As a result of diagnosis and treatment,…

1. a) F b) F c) F d) T e) F Although migrants are generally at higher risk of mortality and morbidity, this is not true for all groups. Although…

The incidence of malignancy in pregnancy is low and most commonly occurs in breast, gynaecological, skin and haematological sites. The management of pregnant cancer patients is complex requiring a multidisciplinary…

Cervical cancer is the most common gynecological cancer encountered in pregnancy. The standard treatment of early cervical cancer is usually surgical removal of the cervix (in selected cases) or, more…

Cancer diagnosed during pregnancy is uncommon, complicating between 0.02% and 0.1% of all pregnancies. Nonetheless, due to increasing age of childbearing, the incidence of cancer during pregnancy is likely to…

As global wealth increases and demographic changes similar to Europe and North America start affecting other societies, the global breast cancer epidemic will coincide with a delayed maternal age during…

Lower genital tract malignancy during pregnancy is rare. Due to the rarity of this condition, the best evidence in its management is based on case reports. The management of the…

Adnexal masses are diagnosed in 5% pregnancies and pose diagnostic and management challenges. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the mainstay as an evaluation procedure; surgery is warranted for…