Fatal Congenital Retroperitoneal Neuroblastoma Diagnosed by Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2017 Jul/Aug;41(4):651-652. doi: 10.1097/RCT.0000000000000563.

Abstract

Congenital extra-adrenal neuroblastoma is a rare condition, which typically has a favorable prognosis. We present a unique case of extra-adrenal retroperitoneal neuroblastoma diagnosed by fetal magnetic resonance imaging, which ultimately leads to fetal hydrops and neonatal death.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Neuroblastoma / congenital*
  • Neuroblastoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis / methods*
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / congenital*
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Retroperitoneal Space / diagnostic imaging