Manejo de las lesiones anexiales en el embarazo y actualización del abordaje laparoscópico / Management of adnexal masses in pregnancy and an update of the laparoscopic approach

Resumen El manejo del tumor anexial en embarazadas sigue siendo un desafío. El objetivo del siguiente trabajo es realizar una revisión bibliográfica, en la que se abordarán las diferentes alternativas en cuanto a diagnóstico y manejo del tumor anexial en embarazadas, así como también indicaciones de abordaje quirúrgico y recomendaciones para una cirugía segura. Los tumores anexiales en embarazadas son poco frecuentes, y la mayoría son benignos y tipo funcionales. La ecografía ha sido fundamental para lograr diferenciar su carácter benigno o maligno. El manejo puede ser expectante o quirúrgico. El manejo quirúrgico se reserva para ciertas características de las lesiones anexiales. En cuanto a la vía operatoria, la literatura apoya la laparoscopia mostrando que existen múltiples beneficios al compararla con la laparotomía. Para el abordaje quirúrgico existen opciones en cuanto a la técnica, siendo estas anexectomía o quistectomía. Resulta fundamental tener consideraciones especiales en la técnica debido a los cambios fisiológicos de las embarazadas, como por ejemplo la altura uterina y el tamaño del tumor anexial. A modo de conclusión, el manejo de los tumores anexiales en el embarazo sigue siendo controversial y se extrapola principalmente basándose en la literatura de pacientes no gestantes u otros procedimientos quirúrgicos en embarazadas.

Abstract Nowadays the management of the adnexal tumors in pregnant women is still a challenge. The purpose of this article is to perform a bibliographic review and present the differential diagnosis, management, and surgical approaches for the women in this condition. Adnexal tumors in pregnant women are rare, most of them are benign corresponding to functional cysts. In order to differentiate benign from malignant tumors, Ultrasonography has been one of the most important imaging advances. The management can be either expectant or surgical. Surgical management is referred for tumors with certain specific characteristics. In relation to surgical management, the literature supports laparoscopy, showing greater benefits in comparison to laparotomy. There are different options for this kind of approach. Its mandatory to have special considerations in the technique due to the physiological changes in pregnant women, some examples are the uterine and the tumor size. The management of the adnexal tumors in pregnancy is still controversial, its based on studies of non-pregnant patients or other kinds of surgeries in pregnant women.

The effect of small size uterine fibroids on pregnancy outcomes in high-risk pregnancies

Abstract Objective To evaluate the obstetric outcomes of singleton high-risk pregnancies with a small size uterine fibroid. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted among 172 high-risk pregnant women who were followed-up by a single surgeon between 2016 and 2019. Pregnant women with preconceptionally diagnosed small size (< 5 cm) single uterine fibroids (n = 25) were compared with pregnant women without uterine fibroids (n = 147) in terms of obstetric outcomes. Results There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of adverse pregnancy outcomes. The size of the fibroids was increased in 60% of the cases, and the growth percentage of the fibroids was 25% during pregnancy. Intrapartum and short-term complication was not observed in women who underwent cesarean myomectomy. Conclusion Small size uterine fibroids seem to have no adverse effect on pregnancy outcomes even in high-risk pregnancies, and cesarean myomectomy may be safelyperformed in properly selected cases.

Laparoscopic management of paraganglioma in a pregnant woman: a case report

ABSTRACT Introduction: Paraganglioma is an extremely rare catecholamine-producing tumor during pregnancy. Paraganglioma carries high risks of fetal and maternal mortality during pregnancy. We report a pregnant woman with paraganglioma in the second trimester. Case Description: A 24-year-old pregnant woman presented with severe hypertension in the 17th week of gestation. Hormonal examination and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) confirmed the diagnosis of extra adrenal pheochromocytoma (paraganglioma). She underwent laparoscopic tumor excision successfully. Conclusions: A high index of suspicion is needed to diagnose paraganglioma in a pregnant patient with hypertension. Laparoscopic tumor removal for paraganglioma seems to be a feasible and safe procedure during pregnancy.

Laparoscopic approach to pheochromocytoma in pregnancy: case report

ABSTRACT A 32-year-old 22-week pregnant hypertensive woman with sporadic episodes of headaches, sweating, and facial flushing was diagnosed with pheochromocytoma through biochemical and imaging tests. Perioperative management included a multidisciplinary approach, symptom stabilization with α blockade followed by β blockade, and tumor resection by laparoscopic adrenalectomy at 24 weeks gestation. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination and immuno-histochemistry tests. The decision for surgical removal of the tumor was based on maternal symptoms, tumor size, gestational age, the possibility of doing a laparos-copy, and the expertise of the surgical team.

Pancreatoduodenectomía durante el embarazo por adenocarcinoma de ampolla de Vater y posterior resección de recurrencia ganglionar con buen resultado a corto y largo plazo / Pancreatoduodenectomy for ampullary adenocarcinoma and and re-intervention for ganglinonar recurrency

Mujer de 30 años con 13 semanas de su segunda gestación que se presentó con síntomas de anemia severa, hemorragia digestiva alta, dolor epigástrico y baja de peso. Mediante endoscopía alta se diagnosticó un adenocarcinoma bien diferenciado de ampolla de Vater. Se le practicó pancreato-duodenectomía a las 16 semanas de su embarazo sin complicaciones. Durante el seguimiento se identificó recurrencia ganglionar loco-regional 4 meses después por lo que se le realizó parto por cesárea a las 34 semanas con neonato saludable de 2500 gr. Se decidió reintervención para resección de enfermedad ganglionar la cual se realizó con éxito. Lleva 36 meses de seguimiento sin evidencia de recidiva de la enfermedad. Su hija ha tenido un desarrollo normal.

A 30 years old woman in the 13 week of her second pregnancy who had severe anemia, upper gastrointestinal bleeding and weight loss. She was given the endoscopic diagnosis of a well differentiated ampullary adenocarcinoma. She underwent a pancreato duodenectomy during the 16 week of pregnancy without complications. After 4 months of follow up we identified a ganglionar local recurrence so that´s why she underwent a cesarean in the 34 week of pregnancy. The product was a healthy 2500 gr. newborn. We decided a reoperation for the resection of the recurrence and it was carried out successfully. Currently the patient has 36 months of follow up without evidence of recurrence and her baby has a normal grow up.

Leiomioma uretral durante a gravidez: relato de caso / Urethral leiomyoma during pregnancy: a case report

The authors report a case of urethral leiomyoma diagnosed during pregnancy, which was conservatively treated up to the 38th week, when the pregnancy was interrupted. Thirty days after delivery, exeresis of the lesion was performed from the upper border of the urethral meatus and sutured with interrupted delayed-absorbable suture. The patient evolved favorably and presented no lesion recurrence during three months of follow up.

Quimioterapia neoadjuvante seguida de cirurgia radical em paciente grávida com câncer de colo de útero: relato de caso e revisão de literatura / Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical surgery in pregnant patient with invasive cervical cancer: case report and literature review

Em pacientes grávidas portadoras de câncer de colo de útero (CCU), as opções terapêuticas dependem da idade gestacional, do estágio clínico e do desejo da paciente. Alguns autores relataram casos de quimioterapia neoadjuvante seguidos de cirurgia radical nessas pacientes. O objetivo deste artigo foi revisitar o assunto, adicionar um novo caso e revisar a literatura. Relatamos o caso de uma mulher de 30 anos, na 24ª semana de gestação, que teve diagnóstico de câncer de colo de útero (carcinoma escamoso grau II), estágio IIB (Federação Internacional de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia - FIGO). Nulípara, a paciente recusou a interrupção da gravidez. Após meticuloso esclarecimento, a paciente aceitou tratamento com quimioterapia neoadjuvante com cisplatina 75 mg/m² e vincristina 1 mg/m², além de posterior avaliação de cirurgia radical e parto cirúrgico concomitantes. Quatros ciclos completos de quimioterapia foram administrados sem atrasos ou efeitos adversos importantes. Poucos dias antes da data programada para a cirurgia, a paciente foi admitida em trabalho de parto na 37ª semana de gestação. Devido à resposta clínica completa do tumor, a equipe obstétrica optou por monitorar o trabalho de parto, e a paciente deu à luz um recém-nascido de 2.450 g, sem intercorrências. A cirurgia radical foi realizada três dias após o parto, e a análise histopatológica revelou carcinoma confinado ao colo sem envolvimento linfonodal. Mãe e filho se encontram em bom estado geral 12 meses após o parto. Quimioterapia baseada em cisplatina durante o segundo ou terceiro trimestre da gravidez parece ser uma opção para as pacientes que não desejam a interrupção da gravidez enquanto se aguarda a maturidade fetal. Entretanto, estudos adicionais são necessários para confirmar o prognóstico e a segurança dos recém-nascidos e das pacientes.

The treatment options for pregnant patients with invasive cervical cancer (ICC) depend on gestational age, clinical stage and the patient's wishes. Some authors have reported cases of neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical surgery in these patients. The aim of this paper was to revisit this subject and to add a new case and review the literature. We report the case of a 30 year-old woman in the 24th week of gestation. She was diagnosed with ICC (squamous cell carcinoma grade 2), stage IIB (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics - FIGO). Nulliparous, the patient refused to interrupt the pregnancy. After meticulous counseling, the patient accepted treatment with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (cisplatin 75 mg/m² and vincristine 1 mg/m²) and subsequent evaluation of radical surgery concomitant to a cesarean section. Four complete cycles of chemotherapy were administered without delays or significant adverse effects. A few days before the date scheduled for surgery, the patient was admitted in advanced labor (37th week of gestation). Due to tumor clinical response, the obstetric team decided to monitor the labor, and the patient gave birth to a male newborn (2,450 g) uneventfully. Radical surgery was performed three days after birth, and histopathology analysis revealed carcinoma confined to the cervix without lymphatic involvement. Mother and son are in good general condition 12 months after delivery. Cisplatin-based chemotherapy during the second or third trimester of pregnancy appears to be a safe option for patients who do not wish to interrupt a pregnancy while awaiting fetal maturity. However, additional studies are needed to confirm the prognosis and assure the safety of newborns and patients.

Cáncer de colon metastásico diagnosticado durante el tercer trimestre de la gestación / Metastatic colon cancer diagnosed at 31 weeks of gestation

El cáncer de colon durante la gestación es una patología poco frecuente, con una incidencia entre el 0,07 y el 0,1 por ciento. El diagnóstico precoz es complejo y el pronóstico suele ser malo por tratarse con frecuencia de procesos en estado avanzado. Presentamos el caso de una paciente de 38 años, diagnosticada de ade-nocarcinoma de colon transverso metastásico en la semana 31 de gestación. Realizamos una revisión en relación al diagnóstico y manejo de esta patología.

Colonic cancer during pregnancy is a rare event, whit incidence between 0.07 and 0.1 percent. Early diagnosis is difficult and prognosis is severe as it generally made at an advanced stage. We report a case of metastasic adenocarcinoma of the transverse colon in a 38-year-old pregnant patient diagnosed at 31 weeks of gestation. The problem of diagnosis as well as management of this pathology is discussed.

large unilocular mucinous cystadenoma in third trimester of pregnancy

Ovarian malignancy is the second most common gynaecological malignancy diagnosed during pregnancy. A grand multipara, aged 30 years presented with gestational amenorrhea with abdominal discomfort and breathlessness for last 15 days. Sonographic examination demonstrated a huge, unilocular ovarian cyst and an alive fetus of about 30 weeks gestation. Intraoperative findings were huge left ovarian cyst [42x40x20 cm] with straw coloured mucinous fluid. Left salpingo-oophorectomy was performed followed by peritoneal washings and omental biopsy. Histopathology revealed mucinous cystadenomas with inflammatory changes in omentum and no malignant cells in peritoneal washings. She delivered vaginally a female baby of 3.5 kg at 38 weeks with good Apgar score

Miomectomia em gestação de segundo trimestre: relato de caso / Myomectomy in the second trimester of pregnancy: case report

Os leiomiomas uterinos caracterizam-se por doença benigna e são evidenciados em 2 a 3 por cento de todas as gestações normais. Destes, cerca de 10 por cento podem apresentar complicações durante a gravidez. Apresentamos um caso de paciente gestante que procurou o pronto-socorro obstétrico na 17ª semana, queixando-se de fortes dores, apresentava palpação abdominal dolorosa e descompressão brusca positiva. À ultrassonografia, apresentava nódulo de mioma medindo 9,1 x 7,7 cm, foi internada, medicada e devido à piora do quadro, submetida a laparotomia exploradora e miomectomia. O seguimento pré-natal se deu sem mais anormalidades, com resolução da gestação na 39ª semana. O recém-nascido pesou 3.315 g com Apgar 9 e 10. Deve-se sempre tentar o tratamento clínico nesses casos, e intervenções cirúrgicas devem ser consideradas para casos selecionados, principalmente na impossibilidade de tratamentos conservadores ou quando o quadro clínico da paciente exige intervenção imediata. Neste caso, a miomectomia mostrou-se eficaz para complicações obstétricas materno-fetais.

Uterine leiomyomas are characterized as a benign disease and are observed in 2 to 3 percent of all normal pregnancies. Out of these, about 10 percent may present complications during pregnancy. We present a case of a pregnant patient sought emergency obstetric care at the 17th week, complaining of severe pain, presenting with painful abdominal palpation and sudden positive decompression. Ultrasonography revealed a myoma nodule measuring 9.1 x 7.7 cm; the patient was hospitalized and medicated, being also submitted to laparotomy and myomectomy due to worsening of her condition. Prenatal care revealed no further abnormalities, with resolution of gestation at 39 weeks. The newborn weighed 3,315 g, with Apgar scores of 9 and 10. In such cases, clinical treatment should always be attempted and surgery should be considered only in selected cases, mainly in the impossibility of conservative treatment or when the patient's clinical features require immediate intervention. In this case, myomectomy was effective against maternal-fetal obstetric complications.

Ureteral fibroepithelial polyps in a pregnant woman: case report / Pólipos fibroepitelial ureteral em mulher grávida: relato de caso

CONTEXT: Ureteral fibroepithelial polyps are rare benign nonepithelial tumors, and less than 200 cases have been reported in the literature. We report on a pregnant patient with ureteral fibroepithelial polyps that were successfully treated with laparotomy. CASE REPORT: A 23-year-old pregnant woman presented with a three-month history of intermittent lumbar pain of low intensity. Abdominal ultrasonography showed that she was 13 weeks pregnant and found severe left-side ureterohydronephrosis and a heterogeneous solid mass measuring 11 x 8 x 7 centimeters in the middle portion of the ureteral topography. The investigation was complemented with magnetic resonance imaging, which confirmed the previous findings. Nephroureterectomy was performed without complications. The specimen revealed three solid tumors in the ureter, of which the largest was around eight centimeters in length. The anatomopathological report confirmed that they were fibroepithelial tumors without malignant components.

CONTEXTO: Pólipos fibroepiteliais de ureter são tumores não-epiteliais benignos raros, e menos de 200 casos foram relatados na literatura. Nós reportamos o caso de uma mulher grávida com pólipos fibroelitelial ureteral que foram tratados com sucesso por laparotomia. RELATO DE CASO: Mulher de 23 anos de idade, grávida, apresentava história de dor lombar intermitente de baixa intensidade há três meses. Ultra-sonografia abdominal revelou gravidez de 13 semanas, ureterohidronefrose grave à esquerda e massa sólida heterogênea medindo 11 x 8 x 7 cm na porção média da topografia ureteral. A investigação foi complementada com ressonância magnética, que confirmou os achados. Foi realizada nefroureterectomia sem complicações. A peça revelou três tumores sólidos em ureter, o maior apresentando aproximadamente oito centímetros longitudinalmente. O relatório anatomopatológico confirmou tumor fibroepitelial sem componentes de malignidade.

Massas anexiais na gestação / Adnexal masses in pregnancy

O advento da ultrassonografia (US) durante o pré-natal tem contribuído para o aumento da detecção de massas anexiais na gestação. A maior parte dos tumores tem resolução espontânea por volta da 16ª semana de gestação, sendo associada a cistos funcionais. Massas que persistem após esse período podem acarretar riscos de torção, ruptura e obstrução do canal de parto, necessitando, muitas vezes, de uma intervenção cirúrgica de emergência. A ocorrência de tumores malignos é rara. Além da US, que é utilizada como primeira modalidade para o diagnóstico, o estudo do CA-125 e do B-hCG deve ser realizado. Esses marcadores estão normalmente aumentados durante a gestação. No entanto, na presença de massas tumorais, os níveis são bem mais alterados. O manejo dessa patologia na gravidez é desafiante para o médico e acarreta ansiedade para a paciente. A cirurgia, quando indicada, deverá ser realizada entre o segundo e terceiro trimestres da gestação, levando-se em conta os riscos de complicações para a mãe e o feto. Estudos mostram que, havendo indicações precisas de tratamento adjuvante na gravidez, seu uso não deve ser adiado, pois, em longo prazo, o prognóstico para fetos expostos à quimioterapia intra-útero parece ser bom.

The advent of routine prenatal ultrasonography (US) has increased the detection of adnexal masses during pregnancy. The majority of tumors spontaneously resolve around the 16ª week of gestation, usually being associated with functional cysts. Masses that last after this period can complicate on risks of torsion, rupture of obstruction of labor, requiring emergent surgical intervention. The prevalence of malignant tumor is rare. Besides the use of US, which is the primary diagnostic modality, the study of tumor markers, such as CA-125 and B-hCG, must be done. Their levels are already elevated during pregnancy. However, in the presence of certain types of tumors, these levels are much more altered. The management of this pathology during pregnancy is quite challenging to the medical team and involves psychological issues to the patient. When indicated, the surgery must be taken place between the second and third trimester, always considering the risks of complications to the mother and the fetus. Several studies report that if there are strong indications for adjuvant therapy, it should not be delayed, because the longterm fetal outcomes appear to be good for those fetuses exposed to chemotherapy in utero.

Tumor cerebral e gravidez / Brain tumor and pregnancy

A associação entre tumor cerebral e gravidez é muito rara, já que os tumores intracranianos não são comuns no período etário em que a gravidez geralmente ocorre. No entanto, qualquer tipo histopatológico de tumor cerebral pode coexistir com a gestação, surgindo frequentemente na segunda metade desta. Estima-se que nos Estados Unidos existam 89 mulheres grávidas com tumor cerebral todos os anos. Apesar de a gravidez não ser um fator específico de risco para o crescimento do tumor, ela pode ter profundo efeito sobre a neoplasia, exacerbando ou produzindo sintomas neurológicos. O manejo da gravidez complicada com tumor cerebral varia de acordo com o tipo e posição do tumor, sintomas, paridade, fase gestacional e desejo das pacientes. Esse artigo de revisão busca analisar essa associação e mostrar as múltiplas abordagens de neurologistas e obstetras ao longo dos anos.

The association of brain tumor and pregnancy is extremely rare as intracranial neoplasms are very uncommon in young people. However, any kind of brain tumor can coexist with pregnancy, occurring frequently in the second half of pregnancy. It is believed that at least 89 pregnant women in the United States have brain tumors every year. Even through pregnancy is not a specific risk factor for the tumoral growth, it can affect significantly the neoplasm by producing on increasing neurological symptoms. The approach over this kind of complicated pregnancy varies according to the type and localization, symptoms, parity and the patient's wish. This review aims at analyzing this association and showing the different approaches of neurologists and obstetricians over the years.

Procedimiento de escisión electro-quirúrgica por asa térmica y riesgo de parto prematuro: una revisión sistemática de la literatura / Loop electrosurgical excision procedure and risk of preterm delivery: a literature review

Antecedentes: A diferencia de la conización cervical por cono frío, no se ha podido demostrar una clara asociación entre el procedimiento de escisión electro-quirúrgica por asa térmica (LEEP) y el riesgo de parto prematuro. Objetivo: Análisis crítico de la literatura científica, en relación al riesgo de presentar un parto prematuro en pacientes que han sido sometidas a LEEP, y los resultados materno-perinatales asociados. Búsqueda sistemática en múltiples bases de datos. Resultados: Se encontraron sólo tres artículos que cumplían los criterios de inclusión, los cuales son incluidos en esta revisión. De éstos, el primero muestra que el LEEP no aumenta el riesgo de parto prematuro ni de recién nacidos de bajo peso. El segundo evidencia un aumento del riesgo de rotura prematura de membranas y parto prematuro secundario a esto, pero no de parto prematuro espontáneo. Sin embargo, el tercero, señala que el LEEP se asocia en forma significativa a riesgo aumentado de parto prematuro, parto prematuro secundario a rotura prematura de membranas y recién nacidos de bajo peso. Los tres estudios son de cohortes retrospectivas, lo cual les otorga un nivel de evidencia de tipo 2b. Conclusión: La evidencia indica que la excisión de la zona de transformación a través del uso de LEEP está asociada a un pequeño, pero real incremento del riesgo de presentar un parto de pretérmino.

Background: Unlike cold-knife conization, studies have shown conflicting results on the outcome of pregnancy following loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). Objective: Critical analysis of the literature to establish if the LEEP treatments increase risk of preterm delivery and its influence in maternal-perinatal results. Results: Only three studies were filling the inclusion criteria. The first study does not show that LEEP treatment increase risk of preterm delivery and low birth weight. The second study shows increased risk of premature rupture of membranes and the subsequent preterm delivery, but not spontaneous preterm delivery. Nevertheless, the third study shows increased risk of premature rupture of membranes and the subsequent preterm delivery, spontaneous preterm delivery and low birth weight. The three studies are based in retrospective cohorts, which grant them a level of evidence of type 2b. Conclusion: The evidence indicates that loop excision of the transformation zone by LEEP is associated with a small but real increase the risk of preterm delivery.

Cáncer cérvico-uterino asociado al embarazo: reporte de un caso / Cervical cancer associated with pregnancy: a case report

La asociación entre cáncer y embarazo es infrecuente, con una incidencia entre 0,02-0,1 por ciento. El cáncer cérvico-uterino es la neoplasia más frecuentemente asociada a la gestación, con tasas entre 1-13/10.000 partos. Se presenta el caso de una gestante indígena de 38 años de edad y 15 semanas de gestación, con el diagnóstico de un carcinoma de cuello uterino epidermoide de células grandes, estadio clínico IIB.

The association between cancer and pregnancy is infrequent, with an incidence between 0.02-0.1 percent. Cervical cancer being the most frequently neoplasia associated to the gestation, with rates between 1-13/10,000 childbirths. We report the case of an indigenous pregnant of 38 years old and 15 weeks of gestation, with the diagnoses of cervical cancer of great cells, clinical stage IIB.

Cáncer de colon y embarazo: reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura / Colon cancer in pregnancy: case report and review of literature

El cáncer colorrectal asociado al embarazo es una patología extremadamente infrecuente. Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 38 años con antecedentes familiares de cáncer de colon, cursando un embarazo de 35 semanas en la que se diagnosticó un cáncer de colon derecho. Se efectúa una revisión de la literatura en relación al diagnóstico y manejo de esta rara entidad.

Colorectal carcinoma during pregnancy is a rare event. We report a case of a 38-year-old woman with family history of colorectal cancer with a right colon cancer diagnosed at 35 weeks of gestation. The problem of diagnosis as well as management of colon cancer during pregnancy is discussed.

Sarcoma vesical primario durante el embarazo, el primer caso publicado / Primary bladder sarcoma in pregnancy: the first case report

Los sarcomas vesicales primarios son tumores extremadamente raros, constituyendo menos del 1 por ciento de todos los tumores primarios de vejiga, con casos reportados esporádicamente. El embarazo trae consigo un problema complejo a cualquier patología urológica, especialmente oncológicas. Presentamos el primer caso publicado de sarcoma de vejiga en una mujer embarazada chilena de 28 años de edad, que dio a luz un recién nacido sano, además de una revisión de la literatura al respecto.

Primary bladder sarcomas are extremely rare tumors, representing less than 1 percent of the primary tumorsof bladder, being reported sporadically. Urologic problems become more complex to treat during pregnancy, especially oncologics diseases. We present the first known case of bladder sarcoma diagnosed in a pregnant 28 years old Chilean. Areview of literature was performed.

Tumor cerebral e gravidez / Brain tumors and pregnancy

O diagnóstico de um tumor cerebral durante a gravidez é um fato raro que coloca a mãe e o concepto em risco de vida. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a melhor forma de conduzir uma paciente grávida portadora de um tumor cerebral. MÉTODO: Realizamos análise retrospectiva dos prontuários e imagens de seis pacientes grávidas portadoras de tumor cerebral. RESULTADOS: Vários tipos histológicos de tumor cerebral podem estar associados à gravidez. O meningioma é o mais freqüente. Nessa série não observamos óbito cirúrgico materno. Em duas pacientes, o parto ocorreu antes da craniotomia e em outras quatro o parto foi realizado após a neurocirurgia. CONCLUSÃO: O momento mais adequado para a realização da craniotomia para remoção tumoral irá depender da gravidade do quadro neurológico, do tipo histológico presumível da lesão, e da idade gestacional do embrião.

BACKGROUND: Despite not being a common fact, the occurrence of brain tumors during pregnancy poses a risk to both the mother and infant. AIM: To identify the best medical procedure to be followed for a pregnant patient harboring a brain tumor. METHOD: The records of 6 patients with brain tumors, diagnosed during pregnancy were examined. RESULTS: Several types of brain tumors have been associated with pregnancy, but the meningioma is, by far, the most frequent. It seems that pregnancy aggravates the clinical course of intracranial tumors. There were no operative mortality in these series. In 2 patients the labor occurred before the craniotomy and in others, the delivery occurred after the surgery. CONCLUSION: The best moment to recommend the craniotomy and the neurosurgical removal of the tumor will depend of the mothers neurological condition, the tumor histological type as well as the gestational age.

A simple new technique of performing myomectomy for a predominantly subserosal myoma quickly within few minutes.

Removing a degenerated myoma located around the uterine cornu by an innovative technique shelling the myoma a little away from the base by choice of a low placed incision, advantageous in terms of no requirement of blood transfusion because of the reduction in the surgical time is described in a 24 years old lady demanding a fertility conserving surgery.