Prenatal diagnosis and management of a fetal intra-abdominal teratoma: a case report and review of the literature

Fetal Diagn Ther. 2009;26(3):170-2. doi: 10.1159/000255169. Epub 2009 Nov 2.

Abstract

We report on a case of a large intra-abdominal teratoma diagnosed antenatally and managed successfully after birth. Intra-abdominal teratomas are rare in prenatal life. Ultrasound examination shows a heterogenic tumor with cystic and solid components. After postpartum surgical removal, the prognosis is generally good.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Abdominal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Abdominal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fetal Diseases / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Laparotomy
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Prognosis
  • Teratoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Teratoma / pathology
  • Teratoma / surgery
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*