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Case Report: Prenatal presentation of Masson's tumor: first reported case and review of the literature

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia (IPEH), or Masson's tumor, is a rare, benign vascular lesion that can closely resemble malignant vascular tumors. While primarily diagnosed in adulthood, pediatric cases are uncommon, and no prenatal diagnoses have been reported to date. Here, we present the first documented prenatal presentation of fetal intracranial IPEH detected in utero at 34 weeks of gestation. This case highlights the importance of considering IPEH in the differential diagnosis of fetal intracranial masses and underscores the role of early prenatal detection in optimizing perinatal and surgical management.

Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics

DOI: 10.3389/fped.2026.1636879

Authors: Bahattin Tanrıkulu, Ayça Erşen Danyeli, M. Memet Özek

Institution: Acıbadem University

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801