Fetal intracranial neoplasm–not always a teratoma!

Journal Title: Journal of Radiology and Imaging - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 2

Abstract

Although congenital intracranial tumors are very rare, it is important to know the differential diagnosis and distinguishing features of the different disease processes in order to accurately diagnosis and appropriately treat these patients in the neonatal period. We present a case of a rare congenital craniopharyngioma detected in a fetus on prenatal imaging. Teratoma is the most common congenital intracranial tumor. Hence this tumor was initially labelled as a teratoma, which is a pitfall that should be avoided.

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Hirsig LE, Rajderkar DA

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  • EP ID EP554186
  • DOI 10.14312/2399-8172.2016-4
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Hirsig LE, Rajderkar DA (2016). Fetal intracranial neoplasm–not always a teratoma!. Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 1(2), 14-17. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-554186