title: Neonatal teratoma of the neck causing respiratory distress: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Radiology, University College Hospital, Ibadan.
authors.forename: M O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Obajimi
authors.forename: A O
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Ogunseyinde
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Omigbodun
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Adeyemo
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Olayemi
authors.forename: E E U
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Akang
mesh_terms: 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