Author/Authors :
Mathew, Mariam Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oman , Sheik, Shahila Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology, Oman , Rao, Kuntal Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Departments of Obstetrics Gynaecology, Oman , Burney, Ikram A Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Medicine, Oman , Sawhney, Sukhpal Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Radiology and Molecular Imaging, Oman , Al-Hamdani, Aisha Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Pathology, Oman
Abstract :
Malignant melanoma is one of the most rapidly increasing cancers and, when it occurs during pregnancy, it can frequently metastasise to the placenta and the foetus. Earlier reports suggested a rapid progress of the disease during pregnancy with a poor prognosis; however, recent controlled studies found that stage for stage, the prognosis of melanoma during pregnancy is similar to that in a non-pregnant state. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can avoid a tragic outcome
Keywords :
Malignant melanoma , Pregnancy , Metastasis , Case report , Oman
