Diagnosis of a fetal mesoblastic nephroma by 3D-ultrasound

Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Jun;15(6):533-6. doi: 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2000.00130.x.

Abstract

We report a case of a fetal renal tumor detected prenatally on 3D-ultrasound. As the lesion was well encapsulated the initial sonographic diagnosis was that of a nephroblastoma. Volume calculation by the 3D technique gave a reliable estimation of the tumor size. Contrary to all published case reports concerning antenatally diagnosed mesoblastic nephromas, there was no polyhydramnios. Elective delivery was performed by Cesarean section at 38+ weeks gestation. The neonate underwent left nephrectomy on the second day of life. The subsequent course was uneventful without recurrence of the tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fetal Diseases / pathology
  • Fetal Diseases / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Kidney / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / congenital
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male
  • Nephrectomy
  • Nephroma, Mesoblastic / congenital
  • Nephroma, Mesoblastic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Nephroma, Mesoblastic / pathology
  • Nephroma, Mesoblastic / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*