Neurodevelopment of children exposed in utero to treatment of maternal malignancy
2001
Impact of Maternal Cancer Treatment on Child Development
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Author Information
Author(s): Nulman I, Laslo D, Fried S, Uleryk E, Lishner M, Koren G
Primary Institution: The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto
Hypothesis
What are the long-term neurodevelopmental effects on children exposed in utero to maternal cancer treatment?
Conclusion
Maternal cancer treatment during pregnancy may negatively affect children's long-term neurodevelopment.
Supporting Evidence
- Cancer complicates approximately 1 in 1000 pregnancies.
- The occurrence of cancer during gestation is likely to increase due to delayed childbearing.
- Most reports have focused on immediate morphologic observations at delivery.
Takeaway
If a mom has cancer while pregnant, the medicine she takes might affect how her baby grows and learns later on.
Limitations
Most studies have focused on immediate outcomes rather than long-term effects.
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