Teratoma of the nasopharynx in the newborn.
Teratomas of the newborn are rare true neoplasms occasionally arising from the nasopharynx and causing respiratory obstruction. A case requiring immediate tracheostomy is presented along with its subsequent management and eventual extubation. A brief discussion of teratomatous tumors is given. This case represents the youngest patient to receive a tracheostomy.
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D013724:Teratoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014140:Tracheotomy