Prenatal Detection of an Extra‐Adrenal Neuroblastoma With Hepatic Metastases

Desai, Gaurav; Filly, Roy A.; Rand, Larry

doi:10.7863/jum.2009.28.8.1085

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“…A neuroblastoma is a sarcoma consisting of malignant neuroblasts, usually arising from cells of the autonomic nervous system or the adrenal medulla . The incidence of neuroblastoma is 58 per million children with a minimal male preponderance in this age group . Although the etiology of neuroblastoma is largely unknown, published evidence describes potential perinatal risk factors for the development of the condition.…”

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Metastatic neuroblastoma diagnosed on prenatal sonographic examination performed for decreased fetal movement

Chapa

Geddie

Flores

2017

J of Clinical Ultrasound

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We report a case of fetal neuroblastoma presenting with massive liver metastasis diagnosed during the biophysical profile sonographic examination performed for decreased fetal movement. The patient presented at 37 weeks' gestation with limited fetal movement over 24 hours. Biophysical profile showed marked polyhydramnios and an enlarged abdomen filled with a homogeneous mass lesion suspicious for liver metastasis. Primary urgent cesarean section was performed revealing a cachectic neonate with a rigid and grossly distended abdomen. Neonatal evaluation confirmed the etiology of the abdominal mass to be liver metastasis from neuroblastoma. The child died on the 46th day. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 45:502-506, 2017.

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