Other intracranial masses

Most fetal intracranial tumors appear on ultrasound as a complex mass distorting or replacing intracranial anatomy. The histotype is variable but the prognosis is usually poor. Choroid plexus tumors and lipomas have a specific appearance, echogenic masses within the lateral ventricles and the midline respectively.

Tuberous Sclerosis is a neurocutaneous disorder with a hereditary component affecting diverse organ systems. The incidence is around 1:5 000-10 000 births.