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oa Neonatal cervical teratoma: case report and review of literature
- Source: Qatar Medical Journal, Volume 2000, Issue 1, Jun 2000, 3
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- 01 June 2000
Abstract
Congenital cervical teratomas are rare tumors. Although essentially benign, obstruction of the airway is the major challenge in the neonatal period. Prognosis is good provided that the airway is quickly stabilized and resection is not delayed. Prenatal diagnosis allows planning of resuscitative efforts in advance. We report a case of immature cervical teratoma in a near-term male infant born to a 32 year-old woman. The tumor was removed surgically with no recurrence after three and a half years.
© 2000 E1 Kholy, Zaghmout, Ebrahim, Haider licensee Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Journals.