Neonatal airway obstruction secondary to nasopharyngeal teratoma.
Neoplasms of the nasopharynx are rare in neonates and infants. The most common nasopharyngeal tumors encountered in this age group are teratomata--neoplasms containing multiple heterotopic tissues. Of the four basic histologic types, dermoids are most frequently seen. An unusual case of a true teratoma in a premature infant with severe upper airway obstruction is presented. An extensive review of the world literature confirms the rarity of this lesion.
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital* / Q000473:pathology; D013724:Teratoma / Q000151:congenital* / Q000473:pathology