These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


Pubmed for Handhelds

PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed

  • Title: Head and neck teratoma: from diagnosis to treatment.
    Author: Kadlub N, Touma J, Leboulanger N, Garel C, Soupre V, L'Herminé AC, Vazquez MP, Picard A.
    Journal: J Craniomaxillofac Surg; 2014 Dec; 42(8):1598-603. PubMed ID: 24954765.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Head and neck teratoma is a rare entity. Its prognosis mostly depends on the risk of neonatal respiratory distress, its extension and potential malignancy. Surgical management must be as complete as possible to avoid recurrences and malignant transformation. The authors present a retrospective analysis of 6 cervicofacial teratomas and a review of the literature. The aim of the study was to analyse prenatal, neonatal and postnatal management of teratoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Charts of children presenting with a head and neck teratoma, managed by our maxillofacial and plastic surgery unit, were analysed and antenatal, clinical, biological, radiological and pathological characteristics were collected. Surgical treatment, recurrences and surgical outcomes were analysed. RESULTS: Six patients were included: 2 with a cervical teratoma, 2 with a facial teratoma and 2 with intraoral teratomas. In 2 cases, the lesions were diagnosed antenatally and both patients required neonatal resuscitation. All the patients underwent early surgery, and 3 with complete excisions. All patients with an initial incomplete excision eventually presented a recurrence and therefore second look surgery. No malignant transformation was noted. CONCLUSION: Early prenatal diagnosis is crucial to neonatal care. Early surgery and meticulous follow-up are critical in the long-term favourable outcome.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]