Brain Tumor in an In Vitro Fertilization–Facilitated Pregnancy: Fourth Ventricle Anaplastic Ependymoma in the Second Trimester

Autor: Raushan Auezova, Serik Akshulakov, Nurzhan Ryskeldiyev, Zauresh Akhmetzhanova, Tim Killeen, Gabit Olenbay, Evaldas Cesnulis, Nurgul Aldiyarova
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports
Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports, Vol 77, Iss 02, Pp e86-e88 (2016)
ISSN: 2193-6366
2193-6358
Popis: We present a case of fourth ventricle anaplastic ependymoma in a pregnancy which was the first result of three rounds of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer. Whether hormonal treatment can directly or indirectly precipitate brain tumors to develop or become symptomatic is unclear.
Databáze: OpenAIRE