Three Cases of Brain Tumor in Pregnancy

Abstract

Background: Brain tumours in pregnancy are a pathology that carries risk to both maternal and fetal health. It is considered a case of interest in the point of surgical management. Objective: The literature reviewed to show the effect of pregnancy on these tumours, the diagnosis and management. Methods: 3 cases were reported to the institution which was managed with the multidisciplinary approach which has been mentioned. Conclusions: The presence of a brain tumour associated with pregnancies implies a high risk of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality requiring multidisciplinary management and a treatment team with surgical experience.

Keywords

• meningioma
• pregnancy
• glioma