Prenatal diagnosis of epignathus with multiple malformations in one fetus of a twin pregnancy using three-dimensional ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
- Author:
Na Rae MOON
1
;
Jae Young MIN
;
Yeon Hee KIM
;
Sae Kyung CHOI
;
Jong Chul SHIN
;
In Yang PARK
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Epignathus; Magnetic resonance imaging; Malformation; Prenatal; Three-dimensional ultrasonography
- MeSH: Airway Obstruction; Cleft Palate; Counseling; Fetus*; Heart Defects, Congenital; Hernia, Inguinal; Magnetic Resonance Imaging*; Mortality; Mouth; Peripartum Period; Pregnancy, Twin*; Prenatal Diagnosis*; Teratoma; Tongue; Ultrasonography*; Uvula
- From:Obstetrics & Gynecology Science 2015;58(1):65-68
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Epignathus is an extremely rare type of congenital teratoma arising in the oral cavity. Although it is a benign tumor, it is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates because of severe airway obstruction and other malformations. We present a case of epignathus affecting one fetus in a twin pregnancy. The tumor was associated with multiple congenital malformations including cleft palate, bifid tongue, bifid uvula, congenital heart defect, and bilateral inguinal hernias. The diagnostic value of three-dimensional ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging was explored with respect to antenatal counseling and peripartum management.
