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Neonatal tonsillar teratoma.

A Valente1, C Grant, J D Orr

  • 1Department of Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, London, England.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|April 1, 1988
PubMed
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A rare giant tonsillar teratoma (epignathus) in a newborn was successfully managed. This case highlights a rare congenital tumor with a historically low survival rate.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Biology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Giant tonsillar teratoma, also known as epignathus, is an exceptionally rare congenital tumor.
  • These tumors present significant challenges due to their size and location, impacting neonatal airway and feeding.
  • Few cases of epignathus have been reported with a limited number of documented survivors.