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Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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The Journal of Pediatrics, 1989
With two-dimensional echocardiography and Doppler ultrasound, we demonstrated high-output cardiac failure in three fetuses with large sacrococcygeal teratomas. All fetuses had normal cardiac structure, dilated ventricles maintaining a normal fractional shortening index, a dilated inferior vena cava reflecting the increased venous return from the lower body, pericardia! and pleural effusions as a manifestation of fetal hydrops, and a markedly thickened placenta. When fetal hydrops was present, the combined ventricular output was very high (mean 1280 ml/min/kg; normal 553 _+ 153 [SD]). Descending aortic flow was also sharply increased (mean 930 ml/min/kg; normal 184 • 20), as was placental flow (mean 480 ml/min/kg, normal 110 • 26). High-velocity arterial flow signals were also found within the tumor. In one fetus studied serially, placental thickness and tumor diameter increased rapidly; placental flow as a percentage of descending aortic flow decreased, indicating a further increase of flow to the tumor. These abnormal hemodynamic changes were reversed after the fetus's teratoma was surgically removed. We conclude that the sacrococcygeal teratoma acts as a large arteriovenous fistula, which causes high-output cardiac failure. Surgical removal of the teratoma in a previable fetus with such hemodynamic findings may prove to be the most effective treatment.
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006
We present two cases of upper extremity vascular malformation causing a high output state in the prenatal period. One fetus responded well to transplacental digitalis treatment. Both newborns had a Kasabach-Meritt sequence including anemia and thrombocytopenia. Postpartum treatment included successful interventional occlusion of the main feeding arteries and subsequent surgical removal of the tumor. Copyright 2006 ISUOG.
Pediatric Cardiology, 2008
Prenatal Diagnosis, 2010
Objective To evaluate the prenatal characteristics and postnatal outcome of cardiac tumors diagnosed at two prenatal Polish cardiology centers. Methods Descriptive analysis of 23 fetuses with cardiac tumors (12 multiple and 11 single) diagnosed over 16 years (from 1993 to 2009). Congestive heart failure was diagnosed when the cardiovascular profile score was seven or less. Results Associated structural congenital heart defects were present in three fetuses, extracardiac anomalies in three, and chromosomal anomalies in two. Congestive heart failure developed in five cases. Perinatal survival was not different between cases with and without cardiac failure (2/5 vs 12/18, p = 0.28). The main ultrasonographic signs observed prenatally in association with cardiac tumors were cardiomegaly, left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, pericardial effusion, and hypokinesis. A diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis was eventually made in all 12 fetuses with multiple tumors. Perinatal death occurred in 4/11 cases with single tumors and in 5/12 with multiple tumors (p = 0.57). Surgical resection of the tumor was performed in 3/11 neonates with single tumors (histopathologically: rhabdomyoma, teratoma, and fibroma) and in 2/12 with multiple tumors (both rhabdomyomas).
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2001
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2002
Background/Purpose: Vascular anomalies are diagnosed prenatally with increasing frequency. The authors reviewed a group of children treated at their center who had an abnormal prenatal diagnosis to determine (1) fetal age at which the vascular anomaly was detected, (2) general diagnostic accuracy, and (3) impact on ante-and postnatal care. Their findings are compared with reported cases and series. The authors clarify appropriate terminology and underscore the need for interdisciplinary participation of specialists in the field of vascular anomalies.
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 1998
Primary cardiac tumors are rare and, until recently, were mostly incidental postmortem findings. Nowadays, due to the widespread use of prenatal ultrasound scans, we are able to diagnose them in utero. We present a case of an intracardiac teratoma diagnosed at 38 weeks, menstrual age. Previous scans had been normal. Labor was induced, and a female infant with an Apgar score of 9 and 4, at 1 and 5 min, was delivered. Her condition worsened rapidly. She died 16 h after birth. Necropsy was performed, and a cystic, mature teratoma of 4 cm was found in the interventricular septum, growing into the right ventricle. No other anomalies were found. This probably represents the first case of an intracardiac, benign teratoma diagnosed prenatally.
Echocardiography, 1985
Oto Ö, Güzeloğlu M, Kır M, Metin K, Çakmakçı H, Albayrak G, Koç A. Intrapericardial teratoma in a newborn: a case report. Turk J Pediatr 2012; 54: 71-73.
Paediatrics & Child Health
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