Prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis and successful management of mediastinal teratoma. A case report.
A case of mediastinal teratoma, diagnosed in utero by realtime ultrasonography during a late 3rd trimester evaluation of polyhydramnios, is described. Prompt respiratory assistance to the infant at birth and early surgical intervention led to a successful outcome.
Dumbell
H R
HR
Department of Paediatrics, University of Natal, Durban.
Coleman
A C
AC
Pudifin
J M
JM
Winship
W S
WS
D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods*; D013724:Teratoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography