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Intrauterine mediastinal teratoma associated with non‐immune hydrops fetalis
Author(s) -
Weinraub Z.,
Gembruch U.,
Födisch H. J.,
Hansmann M.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
prenatal diagnosis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.956
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1097-0223
pISSN - 0197-3851
DOI - 10.1002/pd.1970090512
Subject(s) - hydrops fetalis , medicine , mediastinum , teratoma , fetus , pathology , pregnancy , anatomy , biology , genetics
We describe a rare case of non‐immune hydrops fetalis caused by mediastinal teratoma. The sonographic appearance was that of a mixed cystic and solid mass in the antero‐superior mediastinum. The teratoma, on post mortem, extended cranially to the upper part of the thyroid, exerting pressure and causing deviation of the trachea, oesophagus, and aortic arch. The pathogenesis of non‐immune hydrops fetalis suggests obstruction of venous return caused by this tumour.