Case report: Ultrasound-guided intrauterine biopsy and RF ablation therapy for fetal posterior neck solid tumor: first successful report

Large fetal head and neck tumors are being increasingly identified during prenatal examination and tend to have a poor prognosis. Nevertheless, appropriate intrauterine interventions at suitable periods can improve pregnancy outcome. Ultrasound-guided puncture biopsy of the solid fetal head and neck mass and radiofrequency ablation of a portion of the tissue can clarify the tumor pathology and reduce the tumor size, respectively. These treatment methods are reproducible and associated with reduced trauma and complications.

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