A case report of nasopharyngeal teratoma with a cleft palate and an inguinal hernia

Pasupathy, M.; Narayanan, Puthucode V; Mani, Varghese; Adenwalla, HS

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2011.03.033

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“…[8] Other associated malformations are bifid tongue and/or nose, glossoptosis, diaphragmatic, and inguinal hernias. [89] Bifidity and glossoptosis indicate early development of the epignathus with subsequent anterior positioning of the tongue and impaired fusion of the primitive tongue buds. [1] Functional mandibular microretrognathia can be seen secondary to glossoptosis due to impaired fetal jaw's growth.…”

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“…[1] Functional mandibular microretrognathia can be seen secondary to glossoptosis due to impaired fetal jaw's growth. [89]…”

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“…The prognosis of epignathus depends on the size, associated polyhydramnios, associated other fetal anomalies, and the degree of intracranial extension. [19] Malignant degeneration rarely occurs in epignathus. [1] Large epignathus interfering with fetal swallowing may lead to polyhydramnios and prematurity with subsequent pulmonary hypoplasia and respiratory distress syndrome following preterm labor and/or preterm rupture of fetal membranes.…”

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Prenatal diagnosis and immediate successful management of isolated fetal epignathus

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Epignathus or enigmatic teratoma is rare congenital tumor, arising from the sphenoid region of the palate or pharynx. A 30-year-old pregnant woman presented at 34 weeks + 2 days’ gestation with a well-defined solid mass measuring 6.47 cm × 5.7 cm arising from the fetal oral cavity. The color flow mapping showed that the mass was well vascularized, especially in its center, and its blood supply was originated from the fetal oral cavity. The newborn has no chromosomal abnormalities or other associated anomalies and/or intracranial extension immediately and successfully managed after delivery to highlight the importance of prenatal diagnosis and the importance of multidisciplinary team management.

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“…[1] Functional mandibular microretrognathia can be seen secondary to glossoptosis due to impaired fetal jaw's growth. [89]…”

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Prenatal diagnosis and immediate successful management of isolated fetal epignathus

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“…Nasopharyngeal teratomas have been reported to occupy the area of the cleft, causing feeding difficulties. [ 5 6 ] Other associated anomalies include bifid tongue and uvula, and mandibular hypoplasia. [ 2 ] Le Saux et al .…”

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Congenital facial teratoma in a neonate: Surgical management and outcome

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Ann Maxillofac Surg

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Teratomas are among the most common tumors of childhood, but craniofacial teratomas are rare. They can be diagnosed antenatally. Craniofacial teratomas may cause airway obstruction in the newborn. We present a case of a newborn male child who was diagnosed to have a facial tumor in the 8th month of gestation. He was delivered normally and had no respiratory or feeding difficulties. He was also found to have a cleft palate. Serum alpha fetoprotein levels were normal. He underwent excision on day of life 9. At 11 months follow-up, he is well with no evidence of recurrence and good functional outcome.

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“…Cleft palate is the most common malformation, as the tumor prevents closure of the palate [ 7 ]. Other associated malformations are bifid tongue or nose, glossoptosis, diaphragmatic hernia, nasopharyngeal teratoma, and an inguinal hernia [ 7 , 8 ]. Bifidity and glossoptosis indicate impaired fusion of the primitive tongue buds and anterior positioning of the tongue because of very early development of the tumor.…”

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Prenatal diagnosis of epignathus with multiple malformations in one fetus of a twin pregnancy using three-dimensional ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging

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Epignathus is an extremely rare type of congenital teratoma arising in the oral cavity. Although it is a benign tumor, it is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates because of severe airway obstruction and other malformations. We present a case of epignathus affecting one fetus in a twin pregnancy. The tumor was associated with multiple congenital malformations including cleft palate, bifid tongue, bifid uvula, congenital heart defect, and bilateral inguinal hernias. The diagnostic value of three-dimensional ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging was explored with respect to antenatal counseling and peripartum management.

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A case report of nasopharyngeal teratoma with a cleft palate and an inguinal hernia

Cited by 10 publications

References 6 publications

Prenatal diagnosis and immediate successful management of isolated fetal epignathus

Prenatal diagnosis and immediate successful management of isolated fetal epignathus

Congenital facial teratoma in a neonate: Surgical management and outcome

Prenatal diagnosis of epignathus with multiple malformations in one fetus of a twin pregnancy using three-dimensional ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging

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