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[Craniopharyngioma in a fetus]
1Institut für Pathologische Anatomie, Bereich Medizin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, DDR.
Zentralblatt Fur Allgemeine Pathologie U. Pathologische Anatomie
|January 1, 1989
Summary
A fetal ultrasound identified an abnormal intracranial mass. Post-birth, the stillborn infant had a large craniopharyngioma occupying most of the supratentorial space.
Area of Science:
- Neuropathology
- Fetal Medicine
- Pediatric Oncology
Context:
- Intrauterine sonography identified significant fetal head enlargement and an intracranial mass at 25 weeks gestation.
- This case involves a stillborn female infant with a large supratentorial tumor.
Purpose:
- To document and characterize a rare case of fetal craniopharyngioma.
- To highlight the diagnostic challenges and implications of large intracranial tumors in utero.
Summary:
- Intrauterine sonography revealed pathological fetal head enlargement and an intracranial mass.
- Delivery resulted in a stillborn female infant (1,590 g; 35 cm; head circumference 32 cm).
- An 8 cm diameter craniopharyngioma occupied nearly the entire supratentorial space.
Impact:
- This case underscores the importance of prenatal diagnosis of intracranial masses.
- It contributes to the understanding of rare fetal tumors and their management.
- Provides insights into the pathology of craniopharyngiomas in early development.