Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Colorectal cancer in pregnancy mimicking tuberculosis

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2013;2(2):226-228.DOI10.5455/2320-1770.ijrcog20130625

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Abstract

Colorectal cancer in pregnancy is extremely rare and presentation may mimic symptoms of pregnancy or abdominal tuberculosis delaying diagnosis. We hereby report a case presenting to us in late pregnancy misdiagnosed as a case of abdominal tuberculosis.

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  1. Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, ESI-Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science & Research, Basaidarapur, Delhi-110015, India
  2. Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, ESI-Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science & Research, Basaidarapur, Delhi-110015, India
  3. Senior Specialist, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, ESI-Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science & Research, Basaidarapur, Delhi-110015, India

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