Neonatal teratoma of the neck causing respiratory distress: a case report.
This is a case of a neonate with a large cervical mass and respiratory distress at birth. Radiological investigations revealed a predominantly solid mass with calcifications and multiple cysts, suggesting a teratoma. Patient died while being prepared for surgery and autopsy confirmed an immature teratoma. The clinical and pathological characteristics of paediatric cervical teratomas are discussed.
Obajimi
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Departments of Radiology, University College Hospital, Ibadan.
Ogunseyinde
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AO
Omigbodun
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Adeyemo
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A
Olayemi
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O
Akang
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011859:Radiography; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D013724:Teratoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography