Teratoma of the nasal septum in a neonate: an endoscopic approach.
Initial presentation of a white female newborn delivered after normal pregnancy demonstrated a white mass obstructing the left nare. Primary biopsy revealed a focus of fibrotic nasal mucosa that included squamous and respiratory epithelium. After endoscopic resection of the mass, histopathologic examination resulted in the diagnosis of a teratoma. According to our literature review, this is the first case of a teratoma arising from the nasal septum in a white. Worldwide, 3 additional cases have been reported, but none included endoscopic management. This case illustrates our protocol for an endoscopic approach to an obstructive nasal mass in a neonate and our experience in the management of this rare disease.
Huth
Markus E
ME
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Inselspital, University of Berne, Switzerland.
Heimgartner
Samuel
S
Schnyder
Isabelle
I
Caversaccio
Marco D
MD
D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013724:Teratoma / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*