Abstract
Antenatal detection of an isolated abdominal cyst was found to be a pancreatoblastoma in a female fetus with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. Prenatal and post-natal features and management of this very rare tumour are discussed. Molecular investigation disclosed a mosaic paternal 11p15 uniparental disomy in the tumoral cells. The prognosis of a congenital pancreatoblastoma is good if complete surgical excision is achieved. However, the association with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome requires a prolonged follow-up because of the increased risk of developing malignant tumours.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 292-294 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Prenatal Diagnosis |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 1 2003 |
Keywords
- Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
- Pancreatoblastoma
- Prenatal diagnosis
- Ultrasonography
- Uniparental disomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Genetics(clinical)
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology