Abstract
Giant fetal neck masses can cause airway obstructions with potential poor fetal prognosis after delivery. The relationship between the fetal neck mass and airway structure can be defined prenatally with ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure is an available technique to obtain a fetal airway while feto-maternal circulation is preserved. We present a case in which prenatally a giant fetal neck mass was diagnosed on ultrasound and MRI, and a successful EXIT procedure could be performed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 214-218 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Fetal diagnosis and therapy |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 May 1 |
Keywords
- Congenital teratoma
- Ex utero intrapartum treatment
- Fetal neck tumor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Embryology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology