Neurosurgery

Large infratentorial cystic oligodendroglioma in a pregnant patient: A case report of a rare presentation and literature review

“…Although there is no high‐level evidence guiding the safe management of intracranial tumors during pregnancy, it is encouraged to observe stable patients, and gestational advancement could be permitted into the second trimester 52 . In low‐grade tumors with isolated seizures as initial presentation, an observational approach and anticonvulsant treatment until the third trimester have been suggested 49,53 . Neurological symptoms, presumed tumor histology, and gestational age can potentially affect the surgery timing 54,55 …”

“… 52 In low‐grade tumors with isolated seizures as initial presentation, an observational approach and anticonvulsant treatment until the third trimester have been suggested. 49 , 53 Neurological symptoms, presumed tumor histology, and gestational age can potentially affect the surgery timing. 54 , 55 …”

“…Pregnancy should not delay the neurosurgical intervention. 53 Overall, it is favorable to postpone neurosurgical procedures after delivery; but in life‐threatening emergencies, simultaneous cesarean delivery of the viable fetus and maternal surgery can be planned, 49 which is a challenging condition. There are very few reports regarding concurrent cesarean section and neurosurgical procedures.…”