Management strategy for brain tumour diagnosed during pregnancy.

The occurrence of brain tumours during pregnancy is unusual, when this happen jeopardises the lives of both the mother and infant. This article aims at identifying the best medical management to be followed for a pregnant patient harbouring a brain tumour. The records of 10 patients with brain tumours diagnosed during pregnancy were retrospectively examined.

[Brain tumors and pregnancy].

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.