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2007
Prenatally diagnosed fetal brain tumor
GERYCHOVÁ, Romana and Eva RAČANSKÁBasic information
Original name
Prenatally diagnosed fetal brain tumor
Name in Czech
Prenatálně diagnostikovaný tumor mozku
Name (in English)
Prenatally diagnosed fetal brain tumor
Authors
GERYCHOVÁ, Romana and Eva RAČANSKÁ
Edition
Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, UK, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2007, 0960-7692
Other information
Type of outcome
Článek v odborném periodiku
Confidentiality degree
není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství
Impact factor
Impact factor: 2.672
Organization unit
Faculty of Medicine
Keywords in English
Fetal brain tumors; MRI; Ultrasound
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International impact
Změněno: 17/11/2007 21:44, MUDr. Eva Račanská, Ph.D.
Abstract
V originále
Introduction Congenital fetal brain tumors are very rare. Prenatal manifestation is uncommon with high mortality rate. Etiology - enviromental, genetic impact, infection in pregnancy, fetal anomalies, gender, multiple pregnancy. Neonatal manifestation includes variety of symptoms. Focal symptoms are unspecific. The most frequently diagnosed tumors are teratomas, neuroectodermal astrocytomas, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors (PNET), chorioid plexus papillomas (carcinomas). In case of brain mass finding it is necessary to perform detailed examination (ultrasound - 3D, 2D, MRI) followed by multidisciplinary specialist counseling. Evaluation of newborn outcome and future prognosis is essential for the best treatment option with respect to parents wish. In our case, choice of vaginal delivery was preferred.