Metastatic cervical teratoma of infancy.
The first case of a documented metastatic cervical teratoma of infancy is presented with a review of diagnostic considerations. Early biopsy of suspicious neonatal head and neck masses is recommended. Complete resection of the teratoma should be considered as soon as clinically possible.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary*; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D012086:Reoperation; D013724:Teratoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography