Prenatal presentation of cervical congenital neuroblastoma

Objective To describe a cervical neuroblastoma revealed in the prenatal period. Method We were recently confronted with a case of fetal solid neck mass suggestive of teratoma, which proved postnatally to be a neuroblastoma. Combining this case with a review of recent literature, we have evaluated th...

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Published in:Prenatal diagnosis 2003-08, Vol.23 (8), p.690-693
Main Authors: Gorincour, G., Dugougeat-Pilleul, F., Bouvier, R., Lorthois-Ninou, S., Devonec, S., Gaucherand, P., Pracros, J. P., Guibaud, L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Fatal Outcome
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Head and Neck Neoplasms - congenital
Head and Neck Neoplasms - diagnosis
Humans
Liver - diagnostic imaging
Liver - embryology
Liver - pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Management. Prenatal diagnosis
Medical sciences
MRI
neck mass
neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma - congenital
Neuroblastoma - diagnosis
Neurology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta
prenatal diagnosis
Sensitivity and Specificity
Tumors of the nervous system. Phacomatoses
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
ultrasound
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Summary:Objective To describe a cervical neuroblastoma revealed in the prenatal period. Method We were recently confronted with a case of fetal solid neck mass suggestive of teratoma, which proved postnatally to be a neuroblastoma. Combining this case with a review of recent literature, we have evaluated the diagnostic tools required for increased precision in the prenatal diagnosis and perinatal management of fetal solid neck masses. Results Detailed ultrasound and MRI of fetal neck and liver, in conjunction with amniocentesis for measurement of homovanillic acid levels, should enable fetal medical practitioners to consider the diagnosis of fetal cervical neuroblastoma. Conclusion Fetal cervical neuroblastoma is an extremely rare condition that has not been previously reported, but should be considered in the presentation of fetal solid neck masses. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0197-3851
1097-0223
DOI:10.1002/pd.671