Pediatric teratoma and dermoid cysts

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2015 Feb;48(1):121-36. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2014.09.009.

Abstract

Teratomas and dermoid cysts are germ cell neoplasms. This article focuses on cervical and craniofacial teratomas. Presentation of these neoplasms varies in degree of severity, from cosmetic deformities to airway distress requiring emergent intervention. Nasal lesions (particularly if suspicious for a nasal dermoid) require imaging before biopsy to assess for intracranial extension. Treatment consists of airway management if respiratory distress is present, and early surgical intervention. Postoperative follow-up is required to monitor for recurrence.

Keywords: Dermoid cysts; Head & neck; Pediatric; Teratoma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dermoid Cyst / diagnosis
  • Dermoid Cyst / mortality
  • Dermoid Cyst / pathology*
  • Dermoid Cyst / surgery*
  • Disease-Free Survival
  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / mortality
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness / pathology
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / mortality
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / pathology
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Pediatrics / methods
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / adverse effects
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Survival Analysis
  • Teratoma / diagnosis
  • Teratoma / mortality
  • Teratoma / pathology*
  • Teratoma / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome