Pregnancy after radiation therapy for carcinoma of the cervix.
A successful pregnancy after intracavitary radiation therapy for carcinoma of the cervix is described. An additional 13 similar cases from the literature are reviewed. The possible reasons for the occurrence of these pregnancies despite irradiation to the ovaries, cervical canal and endometrium are discussed. The fact is emphasized that no genetic damage to the child was expected.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D000328:Adult; D001918:Brachytherapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*