[Epignathus teratoma: diagnostic and neonatal management; a case report].
ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013;
42:596-601. [PMID:
23684541 DOI:
10.1016/j.jgyn.2012.12.004]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2012] [Revised: 12/03/2012] [Accepted: 12/11/2012] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Abstract
Epignathus teratoma is a rare tumor whose prognosis essentially depends on its resectability and on neonatal care. When it is undiagnosed prenatally, mortality is close to 100 % at birth, because of obstruction of the upper airways. We present a case of epignathus teratoma detected during obstetrical ultrasound screening. Diagnosis enabled planning for a safe delivery in a suitable multidisciplinary unit and use of the EXIT procedure.
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