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Breast cancer during pregnancy: epidemiology, phenotypes, presentation during pregnancy and therapeutic modalities.
Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology - 1 Jun 2022
Boere Ingrid, Lok Christianne, Poortmans Philip, Koppert Linetta, Painter Rebecca, Vd Heuvel-Eibrink Marry M, Amant Frederic
Abstract excerpt
Although it is uncommon in general, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer during pregnancy. While treatment for pregnant patients should adhere to treatment guidelines for non-pregnant patients, there exist specific considerations concerning diagnosis, staging, oncological treatment, and obstetrical care. Imaging and staging are preferably performed using breast ultrasound and mammography. Other...
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