Congenital teratoma of the oropharyngeal cavity with intracranial extension: case report and literature review

• Published in: The Journal of craniofacial surgery Vol. 11; no. 2; p. 106
• Main Authors: Jarrahy, R, Cha, S T, Mathiasen, R A, Shahinian, H K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.2000
• Subjects: Disease-Free Survival; Head and Neck Neoplasms - congenital; Head and Neck Neoplasms - surgery; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Male; Skull Base - surgery; Teratoma - congenital; Teratoma - surgery

Congenital teratoma of the oropharyngeal cavity is a unique clinical entity that poses immediate threats to the neonate in the postpartum period. Establishment of a secure airway is a primary goal after delivery; complete surgical resection is the subsequent guiding principle of management. Even mor...