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Fatal Congenital Retroperitoneal Neuroblastoma Diagnosed by Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Elizabeth Snyder1, Angie C Jelin, Thierry A G M Huisman
1From the *Division of Pediatric Radiology and Pediatric Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology; †Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics; and ‡Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
Abstract:
Congenital extra-adrenal neuroblastoma is a rare condition, which typically has a favorable prognosis. We present a unique case of extra-adrenal retroperitoneal neuroblastoma diagnosed by fetal magnetic resonance imaging, which ultimately leads to fetal hydrops and neonatal death.
