WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2003: Re: adencarcinoma in situ & pregnant

Re: adencarcinoma in situ & pregnant

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 13 Mar 2003 08:25:56 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 13 Mar 2003, Moran, wrote: >
>I'm 28 years old and 12 weeks pregnant. I was diagnosed with adencarcinoma
>in situ when I found out I was pregnant. They tell me it's a small amount
>and my cervix looks great other than that. I've been to see cancer
>specialists and they are suggesting I get a cone biopsy. I'm having lots of
>reservations about this procedure due to the risks of miscarriage. Are
>there other ways to determine if this is invasive cancer other than the cone
>biopsy? What are the risks of waiting to have a cone biopsy until after the
>baby is born? How quickly can adencarcinoma in situ turn into invasive
>cancer? Does it spread quickly?
>
>Brooke Moran
>QA Engineer
>Cetacean Networks
>(603)766-6068

That is a difficult question, the pathologyst may tell you the type of cells it has , a cone and perhaps followed by a cerclage seems appropiate.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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