Comprehensive Care for Congenital Neck Masses
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An in-depth look at the comprehensive care available for neck masses, complex conditions with the potential to grow large and block the fetal airway.
Neck Masses News and Updates
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Management of Cervical Teratomas and Cervical Lymphatic Malformations
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Although rare, two of the most common congenital neck masses diagnosed during pregnancy are cervical teratomas and cervical lymphatic malformations. Learn about the delivery and treatment options of neck masses.
Postnatal Care and Sclerotherapy for Lymphatic Malformations
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Newborns with a neck mass are cared for in CHOP's N/IICU by the Neonatal Surgical Team. Sclerotherapy is one of the treatment method used in babies with lymphatic malformations.
Advances in Imaging: In Utero Neck Masses
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Congenital neck masses are now more often detected in utero due to high-resolution ultrasounds and fetal MRIs, which help differentiate the various types of neck masses.
The Role of Pediatric Interventional Radiology in Lymphatic Malformation Therapy
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The treatment of lymphatic malformations is complex and requires a multidisciplinary team, including pediatric interventional radiology. At CHOP, there are two pediatric interventional radiologists with a special interest in treating vascular malformations.
Advances in Genetics: The Role of Genetics in the Management of Fetal Neck Masses
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Just as prenatal imaging is imperative to establishing the diagnosis of fetal neck mass, genetic testing can be crucial to determining prognosis, availability of fetal interventions and recurrence risk for a family.