Teratoma of the neck in a newborn: case report.
Teratomas in the neck are rare neoplasms. Existing or potential airway obstruction is usually the main concern in acute management of these patients. A first case of cervical teratoma is described in an Ethiopian premature neonate born to an 18 year-old primigravida. The clinico-pathological features, including autopsy findings, are reviewed. Perinatal asphyxia secondary to huge neck teratoma is considered as the likely cause of death.
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Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 9086, Addis Ababa.
Bezabeh
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D000293:Adolescent; D001238:Asphyxia Neonatorum / Q000209:etiology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D006831:Polyhydramnios / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D013724:Teratoma / Q000151:congenital / Q000473:pathology*; D014427:Twins; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal