Prenatal diagnosis of epignathus with multiple malformations in one fetus of a twin pregnancy using three-dimensional ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
;
: 65-68, 2015.
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em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-221361
ABSTRACT
Epignathus is an extremely rare type of congenital teratoma arising in the oral cavity. Although it is a benign tumor, it is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates because of severe airway obstruction and other malformations. We present a case of epignathus affecting one fetus in a twin pregnancy. The tumor was associated with multiple congenital malformations including cleft palate, bifid tongue, bifid uvula, congenital heart defect, and bilateral inguinal hernias. The diagnostic value of three-dimensional ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging was explored with respect to antenatal counseling and peripartum management.
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Assunto principal:
Diagnóstico Pré-Natal
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Teratoma
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Língua
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Úvula
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Mortalidade
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Ultrassonografia
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Fissura Palatina
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Aconselhamento
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Obstrução das Vias Respiratórias
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo prognóstico
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
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