Epignathus: clinical and sonographic observations of two cases.
Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol
; 4(3): 241-4, 1994 May 01.
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The epignathus or mature pluritissued teratoma of the mid-line of the palate is a benign tumor for which the neonatal prognosis is related to the obstruction of the superior airway. This paper concerns observations of two cases, which developed in different ways. Echography enables diagnosis of this type of malformation which classically combines a heterogeneous polylobed mass, polyhydramnios and the absence of other morphological anomalies. It enables an accurate differential diagnosis to be made by eliminating the other masses of the cephalic region. Echographic diagnosis also allows a rational management decision to be made, i. e. termination of pregnancy if prognosis is poor, or continuation with multidisciplinary (neonatologist, obstetrician, surgeon) intervention at birth.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol
Asunto de la revista:
DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
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GINECOLOGIA
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OBSTETRICIA
Año:
1994
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido