Primary peritoneal cancer in pregnancy: case report and review of the literature

摘要

Introduction: As this is the second only published report of primary peritoneal cancer (PPC) in pregnancy, it aims to bring awareness and reviews the current information of this exceptionally rare condition. Case Report: The case report outlines the clinical presentation of a 31-year-old pregnant woman and how she was diagnosed with the condition. Discussion: PPC can be difficult to diagnose with similar characteristics to ovarian cancer. From studying the literature, this paper addresses the histological and immunohistochemical distinguishing features. It also addresses some of the issues with diagnosing cancer in pregnancy or for women in their reproductive years. Conclusion: As this condition is so rare in young women, this overview is a useful addition to the medical literature.