Placental mesenchymal dysplasia with hepatic mesenchymal hamartoma: a case report and literature review

Fetal Pediatr Pathol. 2013 Dec;32(6):448-53. doi: 10.3109/15513815.2013.835893. Epub 2013 Sep 17.

Abstract

Placental mesenchymal dysplasia (PMD) is characterized by placentomegaly and grapelike vesicles resembling a partial molar pregnancy and in most cases, a phenotypically normal fetus. Hepatic mesenchymal hamartoma (HMH) is a benign hamartomatous proliferation of mesenchymal liver tissue. PMD has been associated with HMH. Although rare, in combination, it is known to carry a poorer prognosis than in fetuses without structural abnormalities. There are only a few reported cases of PMD and associated HMH with varying management strategies and outcomes, precluding ascertainment of the most appropriate treatment plan. We present a case of PMD with associated cystic HMH resulting in fetal death. We also reviewed the published literature on this issue and explored possible management strategies to prevent adverse fetal and neonatal outcomes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fetal Death / pathology
  • Hamartoma / congenital*
  • Hamartoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hamartoma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Liver Diseases / congenital*
  • Liver Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Diseases / pathology
  • Mesoderm / diagnostic imaging
  • Mesoderm / pathology
  • Placenta / diagnostic imaging
  • Placenta / pathology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography