Congenital epignathus associated with a cleft palate: a case report

Fabrice Lele Mutombo1, Jason Nzanzu Kikuhe2, Noé Kasereka Mwanamolo3

  • 1Surgery Department, Heal Africa Hospital, Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. fabricelele@gmail.com.

Summary

Epignathus, a rare congenital oral teratoma, poses a significant neonatal mortality risk due to airway obstruction. Successful management involves prompt airway securing and complete tumor resection.

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