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Massive orbital teratoma in the newborn
H M Spinelli1, G R Criscuolo, M Tripps
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|November 1, 1993
Summary
Congenital orbital teratomas are rare tumors. This case study details a massive teratoma in a newborn, successfully removed via craniofacial surgery, highlighting treatment approaches for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Orbital tumors are uncommon in childhood, with teratomas accounting for about 1%.
- True congenital orbital teratomas are exceptionally rare, with only 51 documented cases in global literature.
- This study focuses on a rare instance of a massive congenital orbital teratoma in a neonate.