DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2023.v11i09.034

Pages: 1718-1720

Teratomas generally constitute 25-30% of congenital tumours with oropharyngeal tumours being very rare. The tumor typically arises from the palato-pharyngeal region around the basishenoid. Incidence is in 1 in 35,000-200,000 of live births. Most head and neck teratomas are incidental findings on routine second-trimester ultrasonography and are usually associated with polyhydramnios in 40% of cases. This case was also diagnosed with fetal oropharyngeal tumour at 20 weeks USG and was associated with polyhydramnios. After counselling, couple opted for termination of pregnancy in view of poor prognosis. After expulsion, products of conception were sent for histopathology and karyotyping.