Albach Audrey, Dixon Linden B, Sadruddin Sarfaraz, Hatch Sandra S, Nguyen Quan D
Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.
Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Galveston, USA.
Cureus. 2019 Jul 25;11(7):e5240. doi: 10.7759/cureus.5240.
Despite the rarity, breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy implies multiple therapeutic dilemmas. The initial diagnostic process can be complicated by the physiological changes that occur in the breast during pregnancy, which can further lead to a delayed diagnosis. Moreover, treatment methods, as well as treatment onset and time of pregnancy termination, remain controversial. This case report highlights some of the inherent difficulties associated with breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in a pregnant patient. It also discusses how to optimize a multidisciplinary approach to improve health outcomes for both the mother and the infant.
尽管罕见，但孕期诊断出的乳腺癌意味着多种治疗困境。孕期乳房发生的生理变化会使初始诊断过程变得复杂，进而导致诊断延迟。此外，治疗方法以及治疗开始时间和终止妊娠的时间仍存在争议。本病例报告突出了与孕期乳腺癌诊断和治疗相关的一些固有困难。它还讨论了如何优化多学科方法以改善母婴的健康结局。
