Congenital cervical teratoma: A case report
Department of neonatology, Children's hospital of Rabat, Morocco. Faculty of medicine and pharmacy, University Mohammed V, Rabat
Research Article
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2023, 14(01), 158–161.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2023.14.1.0172
Publication history:
Received on 08 February 2023; revised on 13 April 2023; accepted on 15 April 2023
Abstract:
Teratomas are malformative tumors derived from multipotent cells and composed of tissues from endodermal, mesodermal and ectodermal layers in varying proportions. The cervical location is exceptional. Through an observation of cervical teratoma in a newborn after a review of the literature, we recall the main clinical, radiological, anatomopathological and evolutionary aspects of this affection. Despite its often benign histological nature, cervical teratoma can threaten the vital prognosis of newborns, due to the respiratory distress it causes. Multidisciplinary and adapted care from childbirth is necessary to improve the prognosis.
Keywords:
Germline; Neck; Newborn; Teratoma.
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