Prenatal diagnosis and appearance of nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma in a fetus: A case report

• DOI: 10.1111/jog.15892
• Publication Date: 2024-01-24T04:44:52Z
• Authors: Yu‐Qing Su; Shu‐Jing Huang; Yan‐Ting Lin; Mei Huang; Xiao‐Dong Zhang; Bi‐Mei Zhuang; Jin‐Na Jiang; Dong‐Yu Bai; Jin‐Rong Lin; Yi‐Ming Su
• Keywords: Vascularity; Hamartoma

We report a case of fetal nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma (NCMH) first noted on prenatal ultrasound at 34 weeks. A solid-cystic mass which predominantly hyperechoicgenic and relatively clear margin, was located the left cavity pharynx, with anterior extension moderate blood flow. Further follow-up examination depicted an enlargement tumor. Fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed inhomogeneous signal lesion involving ethmoid sinuses, cavity, pharynx. The infant, delivered via cesarean section 37 + 5 weeks, required urgent neonatology intervention due to respiratory difficulties. Neonatal MRI computer tomography were subsequently performed 1 day after birth. Surgical excision occurred 7 days, confirming NCMH histological examination. Awareness this entity, is essential avoid potentially harmful therapies, especially in period. Considered diagnosis when masses presenting high-level echo, well-defined margins vascularity.