Fetal neuroblastoma and catecholamine-induced maternal hypertension.

Abstract

A case of congenital neuroblastoma is presented. The interesting features are maternal symptomatology consistent with fetal production of catecholamines and the dilemmas of differential diagnosis. Observations are made on the frequency and diagnosis of fetal neoplasia. Antepartum detection of catecholamine metabolites may be the basis for the diagnosis of fetal neuroblastoma.