title: [Head and neck hamartomas: 10 years of experience at the Charité--University Medical Center Berlin].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Head and neck tumors are rare entities in neonates. Hamartomas are benign congenital neoplasms. To date, there is a lack of sufficient epidemiological data concerning hamartomas in the field of otorhinolaryngology.
  
  
  METHODS
  We retrospectively analyzed experiences at the Charité over the past 10 years in an ICD-10-based manner. Our otorhinolaryngology department maintains close cooperation with the level 1 perinatal center on our campus.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The authors identified 3 patients suffering from fibrous hamartomas. This corresponds to an incidence of 2-3/30,000 newborns. The clinical aspects and courses are described in detail. Experiences with the management of hamartomas obstructing the upper aerodigestive tract are described.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Head and neck hamartomas are very rare malformations. They possess the ability to cause otorhinolaryngological emergencies in newborns. Interdisciplinary management and histological assessment are mandatory. Anmerkung.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Deutschland, steffen.knopke@charite.de.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Knopke
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Olze
authors.forename: E-T
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Manthey
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lindig-Knopke
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jöhrens
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Stölzel
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Böttcher
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany / Q000453:epidemiology; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D018570:Risk Assessment