PRENATAL SONOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSIS OF FETAL ADRENAL-GLAND HEMORRHAGE

Background: In newborn the finding of adrenal gland hemorrhage is not uncommon, Only few cases of prenatal diagnosis of fetal adrenal bleedi ng by sonography have been reported. Case: Tn a 28-year-old nulliparou s pregnant woman, routine sonography performed in 35 + 2 weeks of gest ational age showed a cystic mass on the upper pole of the right kidney of a male fetus with normal biophysical profile and Doppler flow indi ces. Sonographic examination demonstrated a spontaneous remission with in 3 weeks after uncomplicated vaginal delivery. Conclusion: In the ma nagement of adrenal gland hemorrhage of the fetus or newborn, control of remission by sonography is a sufficient tool for differentiation ag ainst other tumors and is helpful in preventing unintended surgical re moval of the adrenal gland.