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- Colorectal cancer is rare in pregnant women, but clinicians should be alert to symptoms that might indicate a risk for the disease.
- Three women in their 30s experienced the passage of abnormal tissue during labor, which led to the discovery of premalignant lesions or colorectal cancer in each case.
- It’s crucial to identify and screen young women at risk, particularly those with genetic factors or family history, as colorectal cancer can manifest during pregnancy.
Article Abstract
Background: Colorectal cancer is uncommon during pregnancy. Although there is overlap between symptoms of colon cancer and normal pregnancy, clinicians should be vigilant identifying those at risk and offer colorectal cancer screening when appropriate.
Cases: Three women in their 30s passed or prolapsed adenomatous tissue per rectum during the second stage of labor. Further evaluation lead to the diagnosis of premalignant lesions or colorectal cancer in each case.
Conclusion: Colorectal cancer can present in young women of childbearing age, especially in those with a genetic predisposition. It may present with the prolapse or passage of tissue during vaginal delivery. Appropriate referral and screening are of critical importance for those at risk, especially those with a family history or pertinent physical findings.
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