[Retroperitoneal neuroblastoma diagnosed in utero. Apropos of 1 case].

Abstract

The authors present a rare case of a retroperitoneal neuroblastoma discovered during a routine pregnancy check in the 29th week of amenorrhea and showing up as a 1.4 cm dia. hyperechoic nodule. A follow-up sonogram, obtained one month later, showed the lesion had increased in size. Following birth, the diagnosis was confirmed during surgery. The overwhelming importance of early diagnosis of this tumor for a favorable prognosis points out the value of systematic examination of the suprarenal regions of the foetus in the course of the last U.S. examination during pregnancy.

• Authors: D Fénart, A Deville, M Donzeau, J N Bruneton
• Journal: Journal de radiologie (J Radiol) Vol. 64 Issue 5 Pg. 359-61 (May 1983) ISSN: 0221-0363 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Neuroblastome rétropéritonéal diagnostiqué in utero. A propos de 1 cas.
• PMID: 6876021 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Humans
• Neuroblastoma (congenital, diagnosis)
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic (diagnosis)
• Pregnancy Trimester, Third
• Prenatal Diagnosis
• Retroperitoneal Neoplasms (congenital, diagnosis)
• Ultrasonography