Prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis of fetal neck teratoma

Teratomas and other germ cell tumors are common pediatric neoplasms. They may have gonadal and extragonadal locations. Congenital teratomas of the neck are unusual. Imaging provides early diagnosis, which is crucial for planning the delivery, definitive treatment and that of associated complications...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Egyptian journal of radiology and nuclear medicine 2012-03, Vol.43 (1), p.107-110
Main Authors: Ismail, Anas, Tabari, A.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fetal
Perinatal
Teratoma
Ultrasound
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Teratomas and other germ cell tumors are common pediatric neoplasms. They may have gonadal and extragonadal locations. Congenital teratomas of the neck are unusual. Imaging provides early diagnosis, which is crucial for planning the delivery, definitive treatment and that of associated complications. This report describes the prenatal sonographic features of fetal neck teratoma and its role in early diagnosis and treatment. A 30-year-old gravid woman presented with polyhydramnios in 31weeks. Ultrasound scan revealed fetal complex neck mass of heterogenous texture and marked polyhydramnios. The mass was excited in the early neonatal period and teratoma was confirmed on histology.
ISSN:0378-603X
DOI:10.1016/j.ejrnm.2011.11.001