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

Autor: Nurzhan Ryskeldiyev, Gabit Olenbay, Raushan Auezova, Tim Killeen, Nurgul Aldiyarova, Zauresh Akhmetzhanova, Evaldas Cesnulis, Serik Akshulakov
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports, Vol 77, Iss 02, Pp e86-e88 (2016)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2193-6358
2193-6366
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1583311
Popis: Abstract 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.
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