Challenges in the management of a rare case of extensive retroperitoneal haemangioma in a pregnant woman

Haemangioma of the retroperitoneal space is a rare benign capillary malformation, which can grow significantly in pregnancy due to the multiple associated cardiovascular changes. We herein describe the case of a pregnant woman with an extensive right retroperitoneal haemangioma extending from the le...

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Published in:Singapore medical journal 2014-11, Vol.55 (11), p.e177-e179
Main Authors: Tan, Shu-Qi, Lim, Jason Shau Khng, Tan, Yin Ru, Tan, Hak Koon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Case Report
Cesarean Section
Female
Gestational Age
Hemangioma - diagnosis
Hemangioma - surgery
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic
Retroperitoneal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Retroperitoneal Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:Haemangioma of the retroperitoneal space is a rare benign capillary malformation, which can grow significantly in pregnancy due to the multiple associated cardiovascular changes. We herein describe the case of a pregnant woman with an extensive right retroperitoneal haemangioma extending from the level of the renal hilum, across the lateral anterior abdominal wall and into the thigh. We also highlight the challenges faced in the management of the patient's delivery process. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of such nature and severity described in the English literature.
ISSN:0037-5675
DOI:10.11622/smedj.2014165