Large congenital facial teratoma

BMJ Case Rep. 2023 Apr 19;16(4):e253318. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253318.

Abstract

This case report discusses a presentation of a giant facial teratoma, a rare congenital neoplasm. Head and neck locations of the tumour uncommonly distort the face and may be associated with functional problems. We present a case of teratoma arising from the right parotid extending to the extracranial regions, successfully managed by surgical resection. Reviewing this case with the supporting body of literature anticipates further investigation to address patients' needs more thoroughly.

Keywords: Head and neck surgery; Oral and maxillofacial surgery; Paediatric Surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Head / pathology
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Neck / pathology
  • Parotid Gland / diagnostic imaging
  • Parotid Gland / pathology
  • Parotid Gland / surgery
  • Teratoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Teratoma* / surgery