The differential diagnosis of fetal neck mass includes fetal goiter, cervical teratoma, cystic hygroma and lymphangioma
- cervical teratomas are heterogeneous (solid cystic) in echotexture, may show calcification and usually are very large. Teratoma's usually occurs in the antero-lateral part of neck.
- cystic hygromas are usually cystic lesion with septations and usually are present posterior to the neck
- lymphangioma also has a cystic appearance
- goiter is well defined, solid homogeneous mass, present at anterior part of neck
An antenatal diagnosis of a fetal goiter was made due to hypothyroidism. This was confirmed by postnatal clinical and lab examination of baby.