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Prenatal presentation of cervical congenital neuroblastoma.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12913877     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To describe a cervical neuroblastoma revealed in the prenatal period. METHOD: We were recently confronted with a case of fetal solid neck mass suggestive of teratoma, which proved postnatally to be a neuroblastoma. Combining this case with a review of recent literature, we have evaluated the diagnostic tools required for increased precision in the prenatal diagnosis and perinatal management of fetal solid neck masses. RESULTS: Detailed ultrasound and MRI of fetal neck and liver, in conjunction with amniocentesis for measurement of homovanillic acid levels, should enable fetal medical practitioners to consider the diagnosis of fetal cervical neuroblastoma. CONCLUSION: Fetal cervical neuroblastoma is an extremely rare condition that has not been previously reported, but should be considered in the presentation of fetal solid neck masses.
Authors:
G Gorincour; F Dugougeat-Pilleul; R Bouvier; S Lorthois-Ninou; S Devonec; P Gaucherand; J P Pracros; L Guibaud
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Prenatal diagnosis     Volume:  23     ISSN:  0197-3851     ISO Abbreviation:  Prenat. Diagn.     Publication Date:  2003 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-08-12     Completed Date:  2003-12-19     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8106540     Medline TA:  Prenat Diagn     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  690-3     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatric and Fetal Imaging, Hôpital Debrousse, Lyon, Cedex, France.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Fatal Outcome
Female
Head and Neck Neoplasms / congenital*,  diagnosis
Humans
Liver / embryology,  pathology,  ultrasonography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Male
Neuroblastoma / congenital*,  diagnosis
Pregnancy
Sensitivity and Specificity
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*

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