Prenatal diagnosis of an isolated skin tumor of the chin

Prenatal Diagnosis of a Facial Teratoma. A Proposed Approach to Diagnose Prenatal Facial Anomalies

“…A frontal encephalocele 10,11 communicates with the brain and associated brain abnormalities can occur. A skin tag 21,22 may be associated with midline brain anomalies (eg, lipoma of the corpus callosum). 6.…”

“…Skin tag 21,22 Fibrovascular cores covered by squamous epithelium Benign; Homogeneous; solid; protruding; round, ovoid or elongated; avascular. Thorough investigation as there may be associated anomalies (midline brain anomalies, skeletal malformations) chromosomal abnormalities and congenital syndromes (eg, Goldenhar Syndrome, Pai Syndrome).…”

“…5,7 It is a non-invasive, non-ionizing imaging modality with high contrast resolution. MRI is the first choice when alternative prenatal imaging is required and can be particularly useful in case of an epignathus, 8 epulis, 9 frontal encephalocele, 10,11 teratoma, 3-5 lymphangioma 12 and in the presence of a skin tag 21,22 to map the tumor impact and provide support in planning delivery and immediate postnatal care. 9.…”