title: Prenatal diagnosis of epignathus with multiple malformations in one fetus of a twin pregnancy using three-dimensional ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
abstract: Epignathus is an extremely rare type of congenital teratoma arising in the oral cavity. Although it is a benign tumor, it is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates because of severe airway obstruction and other malformations. We present a case of epignathus affecting one fetus in a twin pregnancy. The tumor was associated with multiple congenital malformations including cleft palate, bifid tongue, bifid uvula, congenital heart defect, and bilateral inguinal hernias. The diagnostic value of three-dimensional ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging was explored with respect to antenatal counseling and peripartum management.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Na Rae
authors: NR
authors: Moon
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Jae Young
authors: JY
authors: Min
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Yeon Hee
authors: YH
authors: Kim
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Sae Kyung
authors: SK
authors: Choi
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Jong Chul
authors: JC
authors: Shin
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors: In Yang
authors: IY
authors: Park
keywords: Epignathus; Magnetic resonance imaging; Malformation; Prenatal; Three-dimensional ultrasonography
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