Carla Costa, Gustavo Rocha, Marta Grilo, Ricardo Bianchi, Tânia Sotto Mayor, Joaquim Monteiro, Hercília Guimarães
INTRODUCTION: Tumors affecting the fetus and newborn differ from those found in older children and adults, leading to new diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. AIM: To evaluate the main clinical aspects related to neonatal tumors. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of clinical data from newborn patients admitted to the Service of Neonatology of São João Hospital between 1996 and 2006, with the diagnosis of tumor or neoplasia. RESULTS: Total = 32 cases, 16M/16F, birth weight: 3146 g (965-4590), gestational age 38 weeks (28-41), seven (22%) preterm, C-section rate 75% (n = 24), two with EXIT procedure...
May 2010: Acta Médica Portuguesa