@Article{crph6236,
AUTHOR = {Atif, Noreen and Bedairy, Mohamed Hassan Hussein and Almadani, Hana Ibrahim and Almajali, Ansam Rateb},
TITLE = {Hidden Malignancy in Pregnancy: Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of Colon Disguised as Liver Hemangioma Leading to Maternal Mortality},
JOURNAL = {Current Research in Public Health},
VOLUME = {4},
YEAR = {2025},
NUMBER = {1},
PAGES = {24-27},
URL = {https://www.scipublications.com/journal/index.php/UJOG/article/view/6236},
ISSN = {2831-5162},
DOI = {10.31586/ujog.2025.6236},
ABSTRACT = {Introduction: Colorectal cancer during pregnancy is a complex and rare condition often presenting with benign gastrointestinal symptoms that overlap with normal pregnancy related changes, leading to delayed or misdiagnosis. Further, hepatic metastases may complicate recognition, especially when initially interpreted as benign lesions such as hemangiomas. So, early identification and management are crucial and remain challenging for optimizing maternal and fetal outcomes. Clinical Description: A case of 39-year-old gravida 5 para 4 at 24 weeks+1 day with chronic hypothyroidism, longstanding anemia and a one year history of epigastric + right upper quadrant pain with suspected hemorrhage from a known liver hemangioma. Further imaging suggested a malignant hepatic lesion where colonoscopy and biopsy confirmed stage IV metastatic colon adenocarcinoma with liver and adrenal metastases. Her condition deteriorated and delivered a stillborn infant at 26 weeks of 780 grams following placental abruption. She continued to decline despite supportive care and died. Conclusion: This case illustrates the diagnostic challenges of colorectal cancer in pregnancy where nonspecific symptoms and inaccurate imaging results contributed to delayed diagnosis. The aggressive nature of the disease emphasizes the importance of prompt diagnosis and integrated care approach to improve both maternal and fetal outcome.},
}

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%A Atif, Noreen
%A Bedairy, Mohamed Hassan Hussein
%A Almadani, Hana Ibrahim
%A Almajali, Ansam Rateb
%D 2025
%J Current Research in Public Health

%@ 2831-5162
%V 4
%N 1
%P 24-27

%T Hidden Malignancy in Pregnancy: Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of Colon Disguised as Liver Hemangioma Leading to Maternal Mortality
%M doi:10.31586/ujog.2025.6236
%U https://www.scipublications.com/journal/index.php/UJOG/article/view/6236

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AB  - Introduction: Colorectal cancer during pregnancy is a complex and rare condition often presenting with benign gastrointestinal symptoms that overlap with normal pregnancy related changes, leading to delayed or misdiagnosis. Further, hepatic metastases may complicate recognition, especially when initially interpreted as benign lesions such as hemangiomas. So, early identification and management are crucial and remain challenging for optimizing maternal and fetal outcomes. Clinical Description: A case of 39-year-old gravida 5 para 4 at 24 weeks+1 day with chronic hypothyroidism, longstanding anemia and a one year history of epigastric + right upper quadrant pain with suspected hemorrhage from a known liver hemangioma. Further imaging suggested a malignant hepatic lesion where colonoscopy and biopsy confirmed stage IV metastatic colon adenocarcinoma with liver and adrenal metastases. Her condition deteriorated and delivered a stillborn infant at 26 weeks of 780 grams following placental abruption. She continued to decline despite supportive care and died. Conclusion: This case illustrates the diagnostic challenges of colorectal cancer in pregnancy where nonspecific symptoms and inaccurate imaging results contributed to delayed diagnosis. The aggressive nature of the disease emphasizes the importance of prompt diagnosis and integrated care approach to improve both maternal and fetal outcome.
DO  - Hidden Malignancy in Pregnancy: Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of Colon Disguised as Liver Hemangioma Leading to Maternal Mortality
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