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Prenatal Diagnosis of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Using Two and Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography
Joint Authors
Martins, Marília da Glória
Araujo Júnior, Edward
Nardozza, Luciano Marcondes Machado
Moron, Antonio Fernandes
Rios, Lívia Teresa Moreira
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sacrococcygeal teratoma accounts for half of all fetal tumors, with a prevalence of 1 : 40,000 births.
It is believed to originate from pluripotent cells in Hensen's nodule.
Although most are benign, they are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates because the fetus develops congestive heart failure and hydrops.
Factors leading to poor prognosis include solid components in the mass, and hydrops diagnosed before the 30th week.
A case of prenatal sacrococcygeal teratoma diagnosed using B-mode and color Doppler two-dimensional ultrasonography (2DUS) is described, in which three-dimensional ultrasonography (3DUS) enabled characterization of the extent of fetal lesions and allowed the parents to understand the pathological condition better.
A 20-year-old primigravida was referred with a solid mass diagnosed in the lumbosacral spine.
Examinations performed at our institution revealed pregnancy of 23 weeks and 4 days, with a female fetus presenting a bulky solid mass with cystic components and calcifications, measuring 7.7×9.1×12.2 cm, starting from the sacral region, with internal flow seen on color Doppler.
A new ultrasound confirmed fetal death at 25 weeks and 4 days.
Postnatal findings confirmed the diagnosis of sacrococcygeal teratoma.
3DUS can be used in cases of sacrococcygeal teratoma to assess the development of tumor during the prenatal and to allow better understanding of this anomaly by the parents.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rios, Lívia Teresa Moreira& Araujo Júnior, Edward& Nardozza, Luciano Marcondes Machado& Moron, Antonio Fernandes& Martins, Marília da Glória. 2012. Prenatal Diagnosis of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Using Two and Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448166
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rios, Lívia Teresa Moreira…[et al.]. Prenatal Diagnosis of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Using Two and Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448166
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rios, Lívia Teresa Moreira& Araujo Júnior, Edward& Nardozza, Luciano Marcondes Machado& Moron, Antonio Fernandes& Martins, Marília da Glória. Prenatal Diagnosis of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Using Two and Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448166
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448166