Primary hepatocellular carcinoma in pregnancy. A case report
Seaward, P.G.; Koch, M.A.; Mitchell, R.W.; Merrell, D.A.
South African Medical Journal 69(11): 700-701
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 3010480 Document Number: 271562
A case of primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a 17-year-old pregnant primigravida diagnosed during the 32nd week of pregnancy is presented. A live infant was delivered after induction of labour during the 33rd week. The mother, although still alive 3 months postpartum, had ongoing spread of the malignancy. Only 7 cases of primary liver cancer in pregnancy have been reported to date, with 100% maternal mortality and only 3 live infants. The literature and the diagnosis and management are discussed.