Multisurgical approach for recurrent fetus-in-fetu of the skull

Abstract Foetus in fetu is a rare tumor of the child. CT and/or MRI suggest this diagnosis. Differential diagnosis with mature multicellular teratoma can be difficult. Here we reported the case of a girl born at 37 weeks, that presented a voluminous mastoïd mass on the left side treatment by initial...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery case reports 2018-03, Vol.30 (C), p.28-31
Main Authors: Fievet, L, Serratrice, N, Degardin, N, Pech Gourg, G, Lena, G, Scavarda, D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Foetus in fetu
Pediatric neurosurgery
Recurence
Skull
Surgery
Teratoma
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Summary:Abstract Foetus in fetu is a rare tumor of the child. CT and/or MRI suggest this diagnosis. Differential diagnosis with mature multicellular teratoma can be difficult. Here we reported the case of a girl born at 37 weeks, that presented a voluminous mastoïd mass on the left side treatment by initially by surgery. Until age of 9 years, she developed a tumor recurrence localized at the skull base near the left cerebello ponting angle requiring a neurosurgical approach with a good following. The pathology was finally a teratoma. Total removal must be a goal of the initial surgical treatment but a long term follow up is mandatory to avoid recurrence.
ISSN:2213-5766
2213-5766
DOI:10.1016/j.epsc.2017.11.011