The Classification, Prenatal Diagnosis and Perinatal Treatment of Fetal Lingual Lesions

Abstract. Fetal lingual lesion is a rare category of embryological anomalies, characterized by distinctive anatomical positioning, which may precipitate mechanical airway obstruction to unfavorable perinatal outcomes. There is a lack of comprehensive prenatal diagnostic strategies and effective trea...

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Main Authors: Shuangping Liu, Mingxing Zhang, Qiongjie Zhou, Yu Xiong, Jue Li, Yang Pan
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Health 2025-07-01
Series:Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/FM9.0000000000000296
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author Shuangping Liu
Mingxing Zhang
Qiongjie Zhou
Yu Xiong
Jue Li
Yang Pan
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description Abstract. Fetal lingual lesion is a rare category of embryological anomalies, characterized by distinctive anatomical positioning, which may precipitate mechanical airway obstruction to unfavorable perinatal outcomes. There is a lack of comprehensive prenatal diagnostic strategies and effective treatments. This review has conducted a systematic literature overview of the clinical classification of fetal lingual anomalies, prenatal diagnosis, and perinatal treatment, including prenatal ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging, for optimizing perinatal care and obtaining an improved pregnancy outcome. Utilizing a multidisciplinary team framework, individualized peripartum management strategies are developed, contingent upon the presence or absence of airway compromise, with selective application of the ex-utero intrapartum treatment procedure as clinically warranted. By refining diagnostic accuracy and advancing therapeutic protocols, this review aims to elevate clinical management standards for congenital lingual lesions, thereby enhancing both short-term perinatal outcomes and long-term developmental prognoses.
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spelling doaj-art-488c640f732f45bf8451da2fab86f06f2025-08-20T02:48:15ZengWolters Kluwer HealthMaternal-Fetal Medicine2096-69542641-58952025-07-017316617110.1097/FM9.0000000000000296202507000-00006The Classification, Prenatal Diagnosis and Perinatal Treatment of Fetal Lingual LesionsShuangping Liu0Mingxing Zhang1Qiongjie Zhou2Yu Xiong3Jue LiYang Pan1 Department of Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China2 Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China1 Department of Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China1 Department of Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, ChinaAbstract. Fetal lingual lesion is a rare category of embryological anomalies, characterized by distinctive anatomical positioning, which may precipitate mechanical airway obstruction to unfavorable perinatal outcomes. There is a lack of comprehensive prenatal diagnostic strategies and effective treatments. This review has conducted a systematic literature overview of the clinical classification of fetal lingual anomalies, prenatal diagnosis, and perinatal treatment, including prenatal ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging, for optimizing perinatal care and obtaining an improved pregnancy outcome. Utilizing a multidisciplinary team framework, individualized peripartum management strategies are developed, contingent upon the presence or absence of airway compromise, with selective application of the ex-utero intrapartum treatment procedure as clinically warranted. By refining diagnostic accuracy and advancing therapeutic protocols, this review aims to elevate clinical management standards for congenital lingual lesions, thereby enhancing both short-term perinatal outcomes and long-term developmental prognoses.http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/FM9.0000000000000296
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title The Classification, Prenatal Diagnosis and Perinatal Treatment of Fetal Lingual Lesions
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title_short The Classification, Prenatal Diagnosis and Perinatal Treatment of Fetal Lingual Lesions
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