Spectrum and outcome of prenatally diagnosed fetal tumors

Kamil, D.; Tepelmann, J.; Berg, Christoph; Heep, Axel; Axt-Fliedner, R; Gembruch, Ulrich; Geipel, A.

doi:10.1002/uog.5260

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“…Fetal tumors are rare in prenatal life [1] . As there is no widely accepted classification of fetal tumors, antenatally diagnosed masses are characterized by their origin, their sonographic morphology and the presumptive histological diagnosis [1] .…”

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“…As there is no widely accepted classification of fetal tumors, antenatally diagnosed masses are characterized by their origin, their sonographic morphology and the presumptive histological diagnosis [1] . As shown in a series of 84 fetal tumors by Kamil et al [1] , only 19% of the masses were found in the abdomen and only 17% were classified as teratomas. These were mainly found in the face, neck and sacrococcygeal region.…”

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Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of a Fetal Intra-Abdominal Teratoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Wagner

Kagan²,

Warmann³

et al. 2009

Fetal Diagn Ther

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Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of a Fetal Intra-Abdominal Teratoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Wagner

Kagan²,

Warmann³

et al. 2009

Fetal Diagn Ther

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“…In these cases, delivery near or at term is ideal but can seldom be achieved [2]. There is a high incidence of preterm labor, preterm rupture of membranes, and preterm delivery [1].…”

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“…Cervicofacial teratomas are extremely rare, representing approximately 5% of all neonatal teratomas, and they can profoundly affect the course of pregnancy [1]; there is a high incidence of preterm labor, preterm rupture of membranes, and preterm delivery due to severe polyhydramnios in cases of giant cervicofacial teratomas that occlude the fetal trachea and esophagus [1][2][3]. Also, life-threatening airway obstruction at birth is not infrequent in infants with cervicofacial teratomas [1].…”

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Successful prenatal and perinatal management of a massive cervicofacial teratoma

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We report a fetus with a massive cervicofacial teratoma successfully managed in the prenatal and perinatal period. A 34-year-old woman was referred to our hospital at 16 weeks' gestation. Ultrasound examination revealed a left anterolateral fetal neck mass indicating typical findings of a teratoma. The tumor grew to tremendous size until occupying most of the uterine cavity causing severe discomfort for the patient. This necessitated ultrasound-guided removal of the intracystic fluid of the massive cervicofacial teratoma during pregnancy. Fetal MRI clearly demonstrated the mass extending from the orbit to the anterior chest wall without compression or deviation of the fetal airway. The entire mass increased to 18 cm in diameter at 37 weeks' gestation. Classical cesarean section was performed immediately after ultrasound-guided removal of the fluid from the cyst. A female infant weighing 3562 g was delivered. Resection of the tumor was accomplished on day 28 of life. The successful outcome in our case illustrates the value of accurate prenatal diagnosis of a giant cervicofacial teratoma using ultrasound and MRI, and careful management of the mother and fetus during the prenatal and perinatal period. It seems that ultrasound-guided removal of the intracystic fluid from the tumor during pregnancy should be considered to prevent preterm delivery.

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“…Overall, congenital teratomas have the highest risks of fetal and neonatal deaths among prenatally diagnosed fetal tumors (27). For congenital cervical teratomas, the degree of airway obstruction is the single most significant prognostic factor (19).…”

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Congenital cervical teratoma in association with neuronal migration disorder

Mary¹

2017

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Congenital cervical teratoma is a rare congenital malformation with an estimated incidence of one in 20,000-40,000 live births. Due to its mass effect it has a potential to cause significant fetal airway obstruction, while its hyper-vascularity may result in fetal heart failure and hydrops fetalis. An association with intracranial abnormalities has been previously described but is extremely rare and no cases of postnatal survival have previously been reported. In this study we report the first case of congenital cervical teratoma with neuronal migration disorder in a live-born infant and the role of in-utero cyst drainage as an airway salvage intervention. We also present a literature review on etiology, diagnosis, management options and prognosis of congenital cervical teratoma with and without intracranial abnormalities.

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Spectrum and outcome of prenatally diagnosed fetal tumors

Abstract: Objective To describe the spectrum of prenatally diagnosed fetal tumors, and the course and fetal outcome in affected pregnancies. Methods This was a retrospective study in two German

Cited by 69 publications

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Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of a Fetal Intra-Abdominal Teratoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of a Fetal Intra-Abdominal Teratoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Successful prenatal and perinatal management of a massive cervicofacial teratoma

Congenital cervical teratoma in association with neuronal migration disorder

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