Fetal head and neck tumors

Pediatr Radiol. 2020 Dec;50(13):1999-2008. doi: 10.1007/s00247-020-04757-3. Epub 2020 Nov 30.

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.

Keywords: Fetus; Head; Magnetic resonance imaging; Malformation; Neck; Tumor; Ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fetus / diagnostic imaging
  • Head
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal