Fetal head and neck tumors.

Pediatr Radiol

Department of Neuroradiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Published: December 2020

AI Article Synopsis

  • Imaging is crucial for detecting and diagnosing various fetal head and neck lesions, which can include congenital tumors and malformations.
  • Both ultrasound and MRI are key imaging techniques used in prenatal medicine to assess these conditions.
  • The authors highlight the imaging features of fetal lesions and discuss potential complications and management strategies for the most common issues related to fetal head and neck pathology.

Article Abstract

Imaging plays a leading role in detection and diagnosis of fetal head and neck lesions. These lesions comprise a heterogeneous group of congenital tumors and malformations. Complementary imaging modalities that can be used in prenatal medicine are ultrasound and MRI. The authors discuss imaging characteristics of fetal lesions, assessment of potential complications and pregnancy management options for the most common pathology of the fetal head and neck.

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