Sonography and neuropathology of a congenital brain tumor: report of a rare incident

Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Mar;17(3):245-7. doi: 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2001.00350.x.

Abstract

A rare case of a congenital brain tumor was diagnosed by sonography in a fetus at 33 weeks' gestation. The ultrasound examination showed a large area of both increased echogenicity and echolucency in one hemisphere suggestive of brain tumor or hemorrhage. The neuropathological examination revealed an undifferentiated glial tumor with large areas of necrosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology
  • Female
  • Fetal Death
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fetal Diseases / pathology
  • Glioma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Glioma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / surgery
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*