Prenatal diagnosis of an epignathus: a case report and review of the literature
- 1 August 2001
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Vol. 18 (2) , 178-181
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-0705.2001.00456.x
Abstract
An epignathus is an extremely rare form of teratoma that arises from the oral cavity, most commonly from the palate. We describe a case identified sonographically at 17 weeks' gestation after a raised maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein was recorded. This pregnancy was terminated but we review the literature over the last 10 years and describe the management options available in such cases. Copyright © 2001 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and GynecologyKeywords
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