Prenatally diagnosed fetal brain tumor

GERYCHOVÁ, Romana and Eva RAČANSKÁ. Prenatally diagnosed fetal brain tumor. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2007, vol. 30, No 4, p. 564. ISSN 0960-7692.

Basic 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

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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

Tags

Fetal brain tumors, MRI, ultrasound

Tags

International impact

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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.