Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Fetal abdominal masses can be challenging to counsel due to uncertain diagnosis and outcomes. We report a case of a midline upper retroperitoneal mass found incidentally during a routine third trimester ultrasound. Despite not being a suprarenal mass, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging indicated neuroblastoma prenatally. With the generally favorable prognosis for prenatally diagnosed neuroblastomas, expectant counseling was given. Postnatal imaging and biopsy confirmed ganglioneuroblastoma, a rare subtype. A conservative approach was taken, and after initial growth, the mass spontaneously regressed 5 months after birth, nearly resolving by 8 months.
Source: Journal of Fetal Medicine
Authors: Alok Varshney, Aakriti Kapoor, Shina Kaur, Tushar Kapoor, Aakaar Kapoor, Apurva Kapoor, Ravi Kapoor
Language: English
Subfield: Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,390
OpenAlex ID: W4401629809