From Backpain to Paraplegia: A Rare Primary Presentation of Metastatic Ovarian Cancer in Pregnancy

Authors

  • Filiz Çayan Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Mersin School of Medicine, Mersin
  • Arzu Doruk Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Mersin School of Medicine, Mersin
  • Aslı Köseoğlu Neurosurgery and University of Mersin School of Medicine, Mersin
  • Mutlu Alımlı Neurosurgery and University of Mersin School of Medicine, Mersin
  • Leyla Cinel Pathology University of Mersin School of Medicine, Mersin
  • Saffet Dilek Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Mersin School of Medicine, Mersin

Keywords:

Pregnancy, Ovarian cancer, Vertebral metastasis, Paraplegy

Abstract

Vertebral metastasis from epithelial ovarian carcinoma is extremely rare and usually diagnosed at autopsy. We present here an unusual case of pregnant woman who developed paraplegy, due to thoracal vertebral metastasis and pathologic vertebral fracture of ovarian carcinoma.

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Published

2011-04-09

How to Cite

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Çayan F, Doruk A, Köseoğlu A, Alımlı M, Cinel L, Dilek S. From Backpain to Paraplegia: A Rare Primary Presentation of Metastatic Ovarian Cancer in Pregnancy. Gynecol Obstet Reprod Med [Internet]. 2011Apr.9 [cited 2024Nov.22];17(1):65-8. Available from: https://gorm.com.tr/index.php/GORM/article/view/293

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2011)

Section

Case Reports

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