Fetal goiter due to hypothyroidism

Discussion:

The differential diagnosis of fetal neck mass includes fetal goiter, cervical teratomacystic 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.

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