Prenatal diagnosis of fetal adrenal cystic neuroblastoma

Authors

  • Duly Torres-Cepeda Hospital Central "Dr. Urquinaona"
  • Martha Rondon-Tapia Hospital Central "Dr. Urquinaona"
  • Eduardo Reyna-Villasmil Hospital Central "Dr. Urquinaona"

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v68i2458

Keywords:

Neuroblastoma, cystic, Adrenal glands, Prenatal diagnosis

Abstract

Neuroblastoma is an embryonal tumor arising from neuroblasts (pluripotent
sympathetic cells) and is the most common malignant solid lesion in childhood. These
tumors can arise anywhere in the fetal sympathetic nervous system, but the adrenal
gland is affected in 90% of cases during the prenatal period. Cystic neuroblastomas
comprise about 50% of all cases diagnosed in fetuses and their frequency is even
higher in the postnatal period. Ultrasonography can be used to determine the
size, location, and sonographic features of the tumor. Fetal MRI can be useful for
staging and evaluation of metastases. Management of pregnancy is expectant and
termination of pregnancy is rarely indicated. A case of prenatal diagnosis of fetal
adrenal cystic neuroblastoma is presented.

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Published

2022-11-30

Issue

Vol. 68 No. 4 (2022)

Section

Casos Clínicos

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Copyright (c) 2022 Duly Torres-Cepeda, Martha Rondon-Tapia, Eduardo Reyna-Villasmil

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