Savaş Gündoğan

Oral Mass of a Fetus Incidentally Found during Second Trimester: Ultrasound Survey and Postnatal Prognosis of the Baby

Ultrasound (USG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to detect and evaluate the face and neck tumors during the in-utero period. We reported and discussed an oral mass which was diagnosed incidentally at mid-trimester exam and managed successfully.

A case series on fetal ovarian cysts

Objective: We aimed to discuss the ultrasonographic characteristics and follow-ups of 7 fetuses which were established with the diagnosis of prenatal fetal ovarian cyst and followed up between 2012 and 2017. Cases: Sonographic findings and prenatal and postnatal progress of a total of 7 cases with fetal ovarian cyst which were detected by chance during the routine gestational follow-ups performed in the third trimester of pregnancy were presented. While four of the seven cases were lost during prenatal and postnatal periods, it was observed that 3 cases persisted in their follow-ups. Conclusion: Fetal ovarian cysts are the abdominal cystic masses which are diagnosed with a gradually increasing frequency. The majority of them are functional cysts. Regular follow-up of the cyst size and ultrasonographic characteristics is the most frequently used method in the approach. Waiting for follow-up and spontaneous regression in fetal ovarian cysts which do not exhibit septation and increase in the size, and have thin walls and no heterogeneous cystic content seems to be an appropriate approach.

Spontaneous rupture of a splenic artery aneurysm during the third trimester of pregnancy

Abstract Spontaneous rupture of a splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) during pregnancy is a rare but life-threatening situation typically presenting with sudden and unexpected fetal and maternal death. The etiology is unclear; however, there is a strong association between pregnancy and the rupture of a SAA. Maternal and fetal prognosis is poor and mortality rates remain at 70% and 90%, respectively. Here, we present a case report of the spontaneous rupture of a SAA at the 35th week of gestation, which presented as suddenly developed hypovolemic shock ending in fetal and maternal death.