Malignant brain tumor in early pregnancy mistaken for hyperemesis gravidarum
Objectives: The main objective of this case report is to discuss the differentiation between hyperemesis gravidarum and a brain tumor in the presence of hyperemesis symptoms in the first trimester of pregnancy. Case report: A patient was initially diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum in early pregn...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1028455924002882 |
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| Summary: | Objectives: The main objective of this case report is to discuss the differentiation between hyperemesis gravidarum and a brain tumor in the presence of hyperemesis symptoms in the first trimester of pregnancy. Case report: A patient was initially diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum in early pregnancy and was hospitalized. After hospitalization, cerebral hemorrhage and cerebral hernia due to convulsions occurred. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a brain tumor. She underwent a craniotomy and then an artificial abortion. Despite treatment with radiation and chemotherapy, she died 9 months later. Conclusion: Differentiating between hyperemesis gravidarum and a brain tumor based on a physical examination alone is difficult. Imaging should be performed when exacerbation of consciousness with suspected intracranial organic disease occurs. |
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| ISSN: | 1028-4559 |