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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 13/2020

01-12-2020 | Ependymoma | Fetal imaging

Imaging of fetal brain tumors

Authors: Patricia Cornejo, Tamara Feygin, Jennifer Vaughn, Cory M. Pfeifer, Alexandra Korostyshevska, Mittun Patel, Dianna M. E. Bardo, Jeffrey Miller, Luis F. Goncalves

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 13/2020

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Abstract

Congenital brain tumors, defined as those diagnosed prenatally or within the first 2 months of age, represent less than 2% of pediatric brain tumors. Their location, prevalence and pathophysiology differ from those of tumors that develop later in life. Imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosis, tumor characterization and treatment planning. The most common lesions diagnosed in utero are teratomas, followed by gliomas, choroid plexus papillomas and craniopharyngiomas. In this review, we summarize the pathogenesis, diagnosis, management and prognosis of the most frequent fetal brain tumors.
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Metadata
Title
Imaging of fetal brain tumors
Authors
Patricia Cornejo
Tamara Feygin
Jennifer Vaughn
Cory M. Pfeifer
Alexandra Korostyshevska
Mittun Patel
Dianna M. E. Bardo
Jeffrey Miller
Luis F. Goncalves
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 13/2020
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-020-04777-z

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