Prenatal diagnosis of an epignathus: a case report and review of the literature

Authors
Clement, K Chamberlain, P Boyd, P Molyneux, A
Citation
K. Clement et al., Prenatal diagnosis of an epignathus: a case report and review of the literature, ULTRASOUN O, 18(2), 2001, pp. 178-181
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
ISSN journal
09607692 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
178 - 181
Database
ISI
SICI code
0960-7692(200108)18:2<178:PDOAEA>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
An epignathus is an extremely rare form of teratoma that arises from the or al cavity, most commonly, from the palate. We describe a case identified so nographically at 17 weeks' gestation after a raised maternal serum alpha-fe toprotein was recorded. This pregnancy was terminated but we review the lit erature over the last 10 years and describe the management options availabl e in such cases.