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Am J Perinatol 2006; 23(3): 173-176
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-934094
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-934094
Congenital Cerebellar Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor in a Newborn
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Publication Date:
29 March 2006 (online)
ABSTRACT
Neonatal primitive neuroectodermal tumor is a rare clinical entity. The initial presentation in affected newborns is often subtle, nonspecific, and rarely includes neurological signs. Here we report a newborn with congenital cerebellar primitive neuroectodermal tumor. We had detected hydrocephalus and enlarged biparietal diameter at the 36th week of gestational age by fetal ultrasonography.
KEYWORDS
Newborn - cerebellar - primitive neuroectodermal tumor - prenatal diagnosis - ultrasonography
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Yavuz KöksalM.D.
Fellow in Pediatric Oncology, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hacettepe University
Institute of Oncology, 06100 Ankara, Turkey