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Outcomes of pregnancy in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma
1 Haematology Unit, Medical Department, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Malaysia
2 Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Malaysia
3 Pathology Department, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Malaysia
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Sopian Abdul Wahab
Haematology Unit, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Jalan Tanah Putih, 25100, Kuantan,
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Article ID: 100025G06SW2022
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Wahab SA, Husin R, Salleh H, Kori AN. Outcomes of pregnancy in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma. Edorium J Gynecol Obstet 2022;7:100025G06SW2022.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a common lymphoma that occurs in young age group. Thus, the occurrence of HL is inevitable. However, as the disease implies, there is no single study to prove the safety use of chemotherapy in pregnancy.
Case Series: As for our center, in 2019 we encountered three patients with diagnosis of HL which was diagnosed at 16 weeks, 30 weeks, and 32 weeks of gestation. The outcome of the pregnancy was 1 death due to severe prematurity, and two live births. The details of patient presentation, histology, imaging for staging, progress and outcome of pregnancy were reviewed via the patient’s medical record.
Conclusion: The outcomes of pregnancies may varies depending on the timing of the diagnosis and the exposure of chemotherapy in the stage of pregnancy.
Keywords: Chemotherapy, Hodgkin lymphoma, Pregnancy, Prematurity
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Acknowledgments
I would like to acknowledge Dr. Norra Harun, pathologist in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan and Dr. Kim Kwan Tan, pathologist from Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Muar for their contributions in providing the images for the above patients.
Author ContributionsSopian Abdul Wahab - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Roziah Husin - Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Hafliza Salleh - Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Ahlam Naila Kori - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guaranter of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Consent StatementWritten informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this article.
Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
Conflict of InterestAuthors declare no conflict of interest.
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