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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 1/2012

01-01-2012 | Advances in Fetal and Neonatal Imaging

Imaging of fetal chest masses

Author: Richard A. Barth

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Special Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Prenatal imaging with high-resolution US and rapid acquisition MRI plays a key role in the accurate diagnosis of congenital chest masses. Imaging has enhanced our understanding of the natural history of fetal lung masses, allowing for accurate prediction of outcome, parental counseling, and planning of pregnancy and newborn management. This paper will focus on congenital bronchopulmonary malformations, which account for the vast majority of primary lung masses in the fetus. In addition, anomalies that mimic masses and less common causes of lung masses will be discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Imaging of fetal chest masses
Author
Richard A. Barth
Publication date
01-01-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue Special Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-011-2171-7

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