Publications by authors named "Segundo Joel Cardenas-Goicoechea"
Article Synopsis
- Ovarian cancer is the deadliest cancer affecting women, but effective screening methods are still not in place.
- Current screening options, like CA-125 tests and transvaginal ultrasounds, have limited success, detecting only 30-45% of early-stage cases.
- New research in proteomics and genomics shows potential for identifying biomarkers, but these need further validation and integration with advanced imaging to improve detection rates.
Background: The diagnosis and management of meningioma during pregnancy is challenging, and a multidisciplinary approach is warranted. We present a case of meningioma during pregnancy with one year of follow-up.
Case: A 37-year-old, Caucasian female who presented at 28 weeks' gestation with meningioma was managed conservatively until 31.