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Am J Perinatol 1992; 9(4): 223-224
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994775
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© 1992 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Diminution in Size of a Fetal Intrathoracic Mass: Caution Against Aggressive in Utero Management

Jeffrey A. Kuller, Steven A. Laifer, Edward P. Tagge, Don K. Nakayama, Lyndon M. Hill
  • Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Program, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ultrasound, and Pediatric Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Magee-Women's Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Space-occupying lesions within the fetal thorax are associated with poor perinatal outcome. Therefore some investigators have suggested in utero treatment. We describe a case of a fetus with a large intrathoracic mass that was noted to decrease markedly in size as gestation advanced. This case cautions against aggressive antenatal treatment.