Diagnosis and management of cervicofacial congenital teratomas: about 4 cases, literature review and restatement

Cervicofacial teratomas are rare developmental lesions, more often benign in their histology. They can lead to respiratory distress and death caused by airway obstruction at birth. Prenatal diagnosis raises on ultrasound examination precising locoregional consequences of the tumor and surgical possi...

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Published in:Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthétique 2007-04, Vol.52 (2), p.114
Main Authors: Benouaiche, L, Couly, G, Michel, B, Devauchelle, B
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Abortion, Induced
Adult
Female
Head and Neck Neoplasms - diagnosis
Head and Neck Neoplasms - therapy
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Teratoma - congenital
Teratoma - diagnosis
Teratoma - therapy
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Summary:Cervicofacial teratomas are rare developmental lesions, more often benign in their histology. They can lead to respiratory distress and death caused by airway obstruction at birth. Prenatal diagnosis raises on ultrasound examination precising locoregional consequences of the tumor and surgical possibilities. In the propitious cases, prenatal MRI examination is useful to precise tumor's limits and cerebral status of the foetus. At birth, coordinate management involving anaesthetists, paediatricians and specialized surgeons decrease morbidity and mortality. Complete early surgical excision must be managed as soon as possible and planned thanks to TDM end MRI examination.
ISSN:0294-1260
DOI:10.1016/j.anplas.2006.08.007