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