Viktor Procházka, Valeria Skopelidou, Patricie Delongová, Pavel Hurník, Richard Špaček, David Matura, Jan Pavlíček, Andrea Gřegořová, Jana Vaculová, Jozef Škarda
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Abstract
Heterotopic occurrence of neuroglial tissue is an exceedingly rare phenomenon with unclear pathogenesis, often presenting as lesions outside the central nervous system (CNS). We report a unique case of heterotopic neuroglial tissue identified in the thoracic cavity of a fetus aborted at 14 weeks due to a suspected Dandy-Walker malformation. The fetus exhibited neuroglial tissue growth subpleurally, alongside a suspected Dandy-Walker malformation and ventricular septal defect. While theories such as vascular embolisation, aspiration, and aberrant migration attempt to explain such occurrences, the exact etiology remains elusive. Our case suggests a potential association between triploidy and neuroglial heterotopia, supporting the aberrant migration and differentiation theory.
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Frontiers in Medicine publishes rigorously peer-reviewed research linking basic research to clinical practice and patient care, as well as translating scientific advances into new therapies and diagnostic tools. Led by an outstanding Editorial Board of international experts, this multidisciplinary open-access journal is at the forefront of disseminating and communicating scientific knowledge and impactful discoveries to researchers, academics, clinicians and the public worldwide.
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