Fetal Ganglioneuroblastoma: A Rare Entity with Antenatal Diagnosis and Postnatal Follow Up
Abstract Fetal abdominal masses can be challenging to counsel due to uncertain diagnosis and outcomes. We report a case of a midline upper retroperitoneal mass found incidentally during a routine third trimester ultrasound. Despite not being a suprarenal mass, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging indicated neuroblastoma prenatally. With the generally favorable prognosis for prenatally diagnosed neuroblastomas, expectant counseling was given. Postnatal imaging and biopsy confirmed ganglioneuroblastoma, a rare subtype. A conservative approach was taken, and after initial growth, the mass spontaneously regressed 5 months after birth, nearly resolving by 8 months.
Authors
- Apurva Kapoor
- Aakaar Kapoor
- Alok Varshney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0733-8664)
- Tushar Kapoor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1493-7673)
- Aakriti Kapoor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7772-8062)
- Ravi Kapoor
- Shina Kaur
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Fetal Medicine
- Published
- 2024-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1788925
- Primary Topic
- Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00