Prenatal diagnosis of fetal bilateral adrenal carcinoma.

Fetal malignancies that are capable of metastasizing to other fetal organs and the placenta are exceedingly rare. Fetal tumors are suspected on ultrasonography in the presence of structures of abnormal shape or size that are occasionally associated with polyhydramnios and hydrops. Most of the large abdominal masses detected antenatally are renal in origin, although adrenal tumors should also be kept in mind in their differential diagnosis.

Familial transmission of a 3q;22p translocation, with partial trisomy of chromosome 3 in the propositus.

A family, carrying a balanced 3q;22p translocation, was detected through a propositus who showed multiple congenital malformations. As there are no previous references of similar cases where identification techniques were performed, the authors present this material for consideration in the delineation of clinical syndromes associated with specific chromosomal anomalies.

Neonatal testicular torsion in two brothers.

Two brothers presenting neonatal testicular torsion are reported. The findings suggest an autosomal or X-linked recessive pattern of inheritance for the anatomical underlying anomaly.