title: Radiofrequency coblation of congenital nasopharyngeal teratoma: a novel technique.
abstract: Introduction. Congenital nasopharyngeal teratomas are rare tumours that pose difficulties in diagnosis and surgical management. We report the first use of radiofrequency coblation in the management of such tumours. Case Report. A premature baby with a perinatal diagnosis of a large, obstructing nasooropharyngeal mass was referred to the ENT service for further investigations and management. The initial biopsy was suggestive of a neuroblastoma, but the tumour demonstrated rapid growth despite appropriate chemotherapy. In a novel use of radiofrequency coblation, the nasooropharyngeal mass was completely excised, with the final histopathology revealing a congenital nasopharyngeal teratoma. Conclusion. We report the first use of radiofrequency coblation to excise a congenital nasopharyngeal teratoma and discuss its advantages.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia ; Prince of Wales Hospital Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
authors: Sang Yun
authors: SY
authors: Hwang
authors: Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia.
authors: Niall
authors: N
authors: Jefferson
authors: Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia.
authors: Alok
authors: A
authors: Mohorikar
authors: Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia.
authors: Ian
authors: I
authors: Jacobson