Surgical management of immature teratoma involving the oral cavity and orbit in a neonate

Firat C., Aytekin A. H., AKATLI A. N., KARADAĞ A., ŞAMDANCI E.

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, cilt.25, sa.6, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/scs.0000000000001171
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Immature teratoma, Intraoral mass, Maxillectomy
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Copyright © 2014 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.Teratomas are congenital germ cell tumors composed of elements from 1 or more of the embryonic germ layers and contain tissues usually foreign to the anatomic site of origin. In the head and neck region, these lesions are rare, and 90% of head and neck teratomas present during the neonatal and infantile periods. Besides, in neonates, it carries serious risk for respiratory distress as well as feeding problems due to oral cavity and airway obstruction. Here, an unusual case of intraoral teratoma involving the orbit in a newborn who underwent immediate surgical excision successfully is described.