Role of prenatal detection of cardiac tumours in the diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis--report of two cases

Prenat Diagn. 1988 Oct;8(8):577-84. doi: 10.1002/pd.1970080805.

Abstract

Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant disease with variable expression. Little is known about the intrauterine course of the disease and the fetal age at which specific abnormalities may be detected. The role of prenatal detection of cardiac tumours in the diagnosis of two fetuses at 28 and 32 weeks' gestation based on fetal echocardiography is discussed. The prenatal and postnatal course of the disease is described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Heart Neoplasms / complications
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Rhabdomyoma / complications
  • Rhabdomyoma / diagnosis*
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / complications
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / diagnosis*
  • Ultrasonography*