Malignant rhabdoid tumour of the neck in a neonate

BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Apr 13:2018:bcr2017223145. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223145.

Abstract

Fetal neck masses are rare, and present a challenge antenatally, during delivery and in making a diagnosis. In this report, we detail the presentation of a neonate with a neck mass diagnosed in the third trimester. The baby was delivered by ex utero intrapartum therapy (EXIT). Investigations sent included an MRI with limited CT cuts, and a biopsy, which lead to the diagnosis of a malignant rhabdoid tumour. This is rare and the overall survival is low.

Keywords: head and neck cancer; neonatal intensive care; paediatric oncology; pathology; radiology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Gestational Age
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Pregnancy
  • Rhabdoid Tumor / diagnostic imaging*
  • Rhabdoid Tumor / pathology
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal