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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-12 | Issue-05
Congenital Cervical Teratoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature
S. Ouassil, M. Mekouar, C. Ahmanna, B. Zouita, D. Basraoui, H. Jalal
Published: May 29, 2024 | 16 20
DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2024.v12i05.089
Pages: 915-918
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Abstract
Cervical teratomas are rare benign tumors in neonates, comprising 3% to 5% of all teratomas in children, A great majority of cervical teratomas are benign tumours. Its prognosis mostly depends on the risk of neonatal respiratory distress, its extension and potential malignancy. We present a case of a cervical immature teratoma in a new born with sub total excision and cure, with review about its etiology, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.