A fetus with an immature umbilical cord teratoma associated with exomphalos: case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Objective : To describe the antenatal and pathological features of an immature umbilical cord teratoma associated with exomphalos, and to review the literature on this subject. Case presentation : An abdominal wall defect, suspected to be an exomphalos, was identified during routine ultrasound examination performed at 13 weeks of gestation. The pregnancy was terminated. Fetopathological examination revealed an immature umbilical cord teratoma associated with exomphalos. Chromosomal microarray analysis was normal. Conclusions : Umbilical cord teratomas, albeit very rare, should be emphasized as a possible differential diagnosis when abdominal wall defects are detected. Since cord teratomas may lead to adverse fetal or neonatal outcomes, close follow-up of the fetus is recommended.