Massive orbital and intracranial teratoma in the newborn: a case report.
Severe hydrocephalus secondary to a massive teratoma occupying the left lateral ventricle and protruding from the left orbit was diagnosed in a newborn infant. A craniofacial mass had been initially detected during labor by ultrasound examination. The pathophysiology of teratomas and the clinical course and ethical issues in management of this child are discussed.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013724:Teratoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*