Management of neonatal massive anterior mediastinal teratoma--a case report

We report a challenging case of a newborn with a massive anterior mediastinal teratoma (MT), occupying nearly the right hemithorax, presenting at birth with life threatening respiratory distress (RD). Optimal approach and outcome was achieved with a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach.

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Published inMiddle East journal of anaesthesiology Vol. 20; no. 3; p. 461
Main Authors Takrouri, Mohamad Said Maani, Al-Qahtani, Aayed, Ali, Ali Moustafa, Al Shakweer, Wafaa, Kalou, Mohammed Maen, Radwan, Sabry Mohammed
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Lebanon 01.10.2009
Subjects
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Mediastinal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Mediastinal Neoplasms - pathology
Mediastinal Neoplasms - surgery
Teratoma - diagnosis
Teratoma - pathology
Teratoma - surgery
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Summary:We report a challenging case of a newborn with a massive anterior mediastinal teratoma (MT), occupying nearly the right hemithorax, presenting at birth with life threatening respiratory distress (RD). Optimal approach and outcome was achieved with a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach.
ISSN:0544-0440