Epignathus: large obstructive teratoma arising from the palate.
This report describes an interesting case providing a brief review of the literature and highlighting the complexity in management and definitive treatment of a premature neonate with an obstructive epignathus teratoma and polydactyly bilaterally. Additionally, this case is unique because of the extremely large size of the oral tumor in relation to the neonate's total body size.
Halterman
Sandra M
SM
Broward General Medical Center and Nova Southeastern University, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. halterman_omfs@yahoo.com
Igulada
Kristen N
KN
Stelnicki
Eric J
EJ
D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D017689:Polydactyly; D011247:Pregnancy; D047928:Premature Birth; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D013724:Teratoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery