Prenatal sonographic diagnosis of fetal adrenal gland hemorrhage

Fetal Diagn Ther. 1996 Jul-Aug;11(4):286-91. doi: 10.1159/000264316.

Abstract

Background: In newborn the finding of adrenal gland hemorrhage is not uncommon. Only few cases of prenatal diagnosis of fetal adrenal bleeding by sonography have been reported.

Case: In a 28-year-old nulliparous pregnant woman, routine sonography performed in 35 + 2 weeks of gestational age showed a cystic mass on the upper pole of the right kidney of a male fetus with normal biophysical profile and Doppler flow indices. Sonographic examination demonstrated a spontaneous remission within 3 weeks after uncomplicated vaginal delivery.

Conclusion: In the management of adrenal gland hemorrhage of the fetus or newborn, control of remission by sonography is a sufficient tool for differentiation against other tumors and is helpful in preventing unintended surgical removal of the adrenal gland.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Gestational Age
  • Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*