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

J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2022 Feb;35(3):613-615. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1728737. Epub 2020 Feb 25.

Abstract

Mesenchymal hamartoma of the chest wall (MHCW) is a rare but benign tumor of childhood. Its clinical presentation varies from nonsymptomatic to respiratory distress. It is rarely detected in prenatal period and usually is diagnosed after birth. We discuss a male-fetus with MHCW detected by ultrasound during pregnancy. He was managed surgically due to scoliosis and multiple rib involvement also respiratory symptoms.

Keywords: Prenatal; benign; chest wall; mesenchymal hamartoma; respiratory; tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Connective Tissue Diseases*
  • Female
  • Hamartoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Hamartoma* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Thoracic Wall* / diagnostic imaging