Renal cell carcinoma in pregnancy.
A rare case of renal cell carcinoma occurring during pregnancy is described. The modalities used to make the diagnosis and the antepartum management of the patient are discussed. The case reported herein demonstrates the major diagnostic challenge of the young pregnant patient with a rare disease.
D000328:Adult; D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006417:Hematuria / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000209:etiology; D014463:Ultrasonography