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Review
. 2023 May;48(5):1709-1723.
doi: 10.1007/s00261-022-03788-8. Epub 2023 Jan 6.

Gastrointestinal malignancies in pregnancy

Melina Pectasides  1 , Aarti Sekhar  2 , Manjiri K Dighe  3 , Gillis Schwartz  4 , Shetal N Shah  5 , Mary F Mulcahy  6 , Jeanne M Horowitz  4
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Review

Gastrointestinal malignancies in pregnancy

Melina Pectasides et al. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2023 May.

Abstract

Gastrointestinal malignancies, though uncommon in pregnancy, present several unique challenges with regards to diagnosis, staging, and treatment. Imaging the pregnant patient with a suspected or confirmed GI malignancy requires modifications to the radiologic modality of choice and protocol in order to minimize harm to the fetus, ensure accuracy in diagnosis and staging and guide treatment decisions. In this review article, we discuss the imaging approach to the pregnant patient with GI cancer, including safe radiologic modalities and modifications to imaging protocols. We also review the most common GI cancers encountered in pregnancy, including colorectal, pancreatic, gastric, and small bowel tumors, with emphasis to imaging findings, staging, and treatment considerations.

Keywords: GI cancer; Gastric tumors; Pancreatic tumors; Pregnancy.

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