Gastric cancer in pregnancy: A case report

Gastric cancer during pregnancy is uncommon but associated with a high maternal mortality rate. Symptoms are often non-specific, leading to delayed diagnosis due to pregnancy-related limitations in diagnostic approaches. The present report describes the case of a 35-year-old pregnant patient diagnosed with advanced gastric cancer. Although supportive therapies were administered, the condition of the patient deteriorated and they ultimately passed away shortly thereafter. The report highlights how early detection is vital for improving outcomes, underscoring the importance of prompt evaluation of maternal symptoms and targeted diagnostic examinations. Moreover, treatment strategies should be tailored according to the cancer stage and the developmental stage of the fetus. Notably, metastatic sites of gastric cancer during pregnancy can include the placenta, ovaries, lungs, bones and breasts, with fetal metastasis posing a notable clinical concern.