Prenatal and postnatal features of mesenchymal hamartoma of the chest wall: case report and literature review

Pediatr Surg Int. 2013 Jul;29(7):735-40. doi: 10.1007/s00383-013-3280-1. Epub 2013 Mar 15.

Abstract

Mesenchymal hamartoma of the chest wall is a rare, benign chondro-osseous tumor of the bone. Although it most commonly presents at birth or soon after, prenatal detection is rare. We report a case of prenatally detected mesenchymal hamartoma, and provide the rationale, details, and outcomes of our management. The literature is reviewed, with particular attention to prenatal detection and postnatal management options.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hamartoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hamartoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Mesoderm / diagnostic imaging
  • Mesoderm / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Thoracic Wall / diagnostic imaging*
  • Thoracic Wall / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods