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Prenatal diagnosis of an epignathus: a case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Clement K.,
Chamberlain P.,
Boyd P.,
Molyneux A.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2001.00456.x
Subject(s) - medicine , gestation , teratoma , obstetrics , obstetrics and gynaecology , oral cavity , pregnancy , ultrasound , prenatal ultrasound , prenatal diagnosis , gynecology , fetus , general surgery , radiology , dentistry , genetics , biology
An epignathus is an extremely rare form of teratoma that arises from the oral cavity, most commonly from the palate. We describe a case identified sonographically at 17 weeks' gestation after a raised maternal serum alpha‐fetoprotein was recorded. This pregnancy was terminated but we review the literature over the last 10 years and describe the management options available in such cases. Copyright © 2001 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology