Congenital nasopharyngeal teratoma in newborn: case report and review of literature

Z Kinderchir. 1990 Dec;45(6):375-8. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1042618.

Abstract

A rare case of nasopharyngeal teratoma (epignathus) is described in a newborn female, presenting with life threatening respiratory embarrassment. Complete excision was achieved. The management and differential diagnosis are discussed, accompanied by a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / congenital*
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / congenital*
  • Teratoma / congenital*
  • Teratoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Teratoma / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed