title: Teratomas of the head and neck.
abstract: Teratomas of the head and neck are a particular type of developmental malformation or tumor that are composed of cells with a full range of histogenic potential. They occur almost exclusively in the newborn and infancy periods. Treatment is directed at complete surgical removal with preservation of normal anatomic structures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: April
mesh_terms: D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011859:Radiography; D013724:Teratoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery