2023
DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1128947
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A giant teratoma in the anterior mediastinum found prenatally: A case report

Abstract: Prenatal anterior mediastinal teratomas are rare. Anterior mediastinal teratomas can cause edema during the perinatal period. Color Doppler ultrasonography and chest computed tomography (CT) are of great value in diagnosing neonatal anterior mediastinal teratomas. Here, we report a case of prenatally diagnosed neonatal anterior mediastinal teratoma. After birth, transthoracic echocardiography and chest enhanced CT showed a large solid mass in the pericardial cavity. Owing to compression of the heart, the tumor… Show more

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“…The incidence of mediastinal teratoma is lower in children than in adults, at a ratio of approximately 1:5. [ 5 ]. About 1 in 4000 live births worldwide suffers from teratoma [ 4 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The incidence of mediastinal teratoma is lower in children than in adults, at a ratio of approximately 1:5. [ 5 ]. About 1 in 4000 live births worldwide suffers from teratoma [ 4 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%