Prenatal diagnosis and appearance of nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma in a fetus : A case report

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We report a case of fetal nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma (NCMH) first noted on prenatal ultrasound at 34 weeks. A solid-cystic mass which predominantly hyperechoicgenic and relatively clear margin, was located on the left nasal cavity and pharynx, with anterior extension and moderate blood flow. Further follow-up ultrasound examination depicted an enlargement of the tumor. Fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed an inhomogeneous signal lesion involving the ethmoid sinuses, nasal cavity, and pharynx. The infant, delivered via cesarean section at 37 + 5 weeks, required urgent neonatology intervention due to respiratory difficulties. Neonatal MRI and computer tomography were subsequently performed at 1 day after birth. Surgical excision occurred at 7 days, confirming NCMH via histological examination. Awareness of this entity, is essential to avoid potentially harmful therapies, especially in prenatal period. Considered NCMH in diagnosis when fetal nasal masses presenting with predominantly high-level echo, well-defined margins and moderate vascularity.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:50

Enthalten in:

The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research - 50(2024), 4 vom: 03. Apr., Seite 751-757

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Su, Yu-Qing [VerfasserIn]
Huang, Shu-Jing [VerfasserIn]
Lin, Yan-Ting [VerfasserIn]
Huang, Mei [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Xiao-Dong [VerfasserIn]
Zhuang, Bi-Mei [VerfasserIn]
Jiang, Jin-Na [VerfasserIn]
Bai, Dong-Yu [VerfasserIn]
Lin, Jin-Rong [VerfasserIn]
Su, Yi-Ming [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Case Reports
Chondromesenchymal hamartoma
Diagnostic imaging
Fetal nasal tumor
Prenatal diagnosis
Ultrasonography

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Date Completed 04.04.2024

Date Revised 04.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/jog.15892

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367539918