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Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral alveolus during pregnancy: Perioperative management in a rural setting

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Case Report

Author Details : Karuna Susan Joseph*, G Mridul Manoj

Volume : 9, Issue : 4, Year : 2022

Article Page : 561-564

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2022.107

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Abstract

A 30-year old pregnant woman presented to our hospital with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma of the lower alveolus of the mouth. She underwent a transoral segmental resection of the tumour and left-modified radical neck dissection at 29 weeks of gestation. A multidisciplinary team was formed and careful consideration was given to preoperative evaluation, surgical and anaesthesia management, and postoperative care. The pregnancy was continued and the patient delivered a healthy baby at 35 weeks. This case highlights the perioperative interventions required to ensure the best possible outcomes for the mother and the baby.
 

Keywords: Cancer during pregnancy, Multidisciplinary team, Oral carcinoma.

How to cite : Joseph K S, Manoj G M, Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral alveolus during pregnancy: Perioperative management in a rural setting. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2022;9(4):561-564

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