Oropharyngeal teratoma in a newborn: A case report
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v12.1187Keywords:
Oral teratoma, Antenatal, Cleft palate, Neonate, ExcisionAbstract
Background: Facial teratomas are rare congenital tumors in the craniocervical region. They constitute only 2-5% of all childhood teratomas.
Case Presentation: This report presents a case of an oral teratoma in an infant, attached to the palate and extending sublingually on the right side, along with a cleft palate. The patient underwent successful surgical excision on the 17th day of life performed by a team of pediatric and maxillofacial surgeons.
Conclusion: The case emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary coordination for the management of facial teratomas, involving maxillofacial and pediatric surgeons, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, and obstetrics specialists.
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