Prenatal chest wall mesenchymal hamartoma: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Mesenchymal hamartoma of the chest wall (MHCW) is a rare but benign tumor of childhood. Its clinical presentation varies from nonsymptomatic to respiratory distress. It is rarely detected in prenatal period and usually is diagnosed after birth. We discuss a male-fetus with MHCW detected by ultrasound during pregnancy. He was managed surgically due to scoliosis and multiple rib involvement also respiratory symptoms.

Keywords:

• Prenatal
• chest wall
• tumor
• mesenchymal hamartoma
• respiratory
• benign

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