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Am J Perinatol 1994; 11(6): 420-422
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994610
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Prenatal Diagnosis, Clinical Significance and Management of Fetal Intracranial Teratoma: A Case Report and Literature Review

Laura M. DiGiovanni, Zubie Sheikh
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

We report the prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis of a massive intracranial teratoma in a 32-week breech intrauterine pregnancy associated with polyhydramnios and enlarged fetal head circumference. Ultrasound appearance, clinical significance, and how the prenatal diagnosis affects management and prognosis for both mother and fetus are discussed.

Keywords

Fetal intracranial teratoma - prenatal diagnosis - congenital brain neoplasms